Oversized Generation.

After watching the documentary "The Weight of the Nation," It gave me a reality check. It completely changed the way I see the new generation, and It also made me realized how being overweight is a huge factor now a days. What really got my attention were the statistics that they presented in the documentary.  One of them includes, "In a Latino or African american family, one out of two kids will be overweight/obese" it showed how common it is to be overweight or super sized and how it will continue growing throughout the years. I remember one day walking out of class and taking a look around at people, both adults and kids, and it  showed that those statistics are very realistic. It opened my eyes, and encouraged me to want to do something about it. This is because I have younger siblings, friends, and family friends who worry me about their health and its sad to see close ones be affected by something that could potentially be prevented. I believe that the Government has power to do something to minimize the percentage of Americans becoming over weight. Its not just an individual issue, but more of a community.  I disagree with people who think they don't have to deal with this issue because they are not overweight or obese, but their tax money is going into research and medical finance. In some weight It does affect them. Bottom point, It made want to encourage myself to change my lifestyle. That is because my family has previous health issues. And if one doesn't take care of themselves now, it'll be too late once they are told they are diagnosed with diabetes or liver failure.