Access Equals Excess

The average number of pounds Americans have gained over the past 40 years is 25 pounds (according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). The statistic, which comes from national surveys, also suggests that the scale is tipping across the board: Average weight increased for all Americans regardless of age, sex, race, or ethnicity. The bottom line is the U.S. provides more options for food and eating as well as the lowest cost and convenience for these items and services than any other country. Since it is so easy to get and eat any and all types of food at a low cost, folks can’t seem to help themselves. A good thing to remember is just because you have the ability to do get what you want does not mean it is the right thing to do.