118. Working Out in L.A.
One of the major trends happening today in
United States is physical fitness. For many years,
led the world in deaths due to heart
related to obesity. America is a society on
move; so many people do not take the
to eat properly. What happens in a typical
is that Americans turn to fast food restaurants
they are in a rush. Some of the
popular fast food restaurants are McDonald's, Burger King,
's, Jack-in-the-Box, Carl's Jr., and White Castle. All these
offer a quick bite to eat at an
price. However, the quality of the food has
suspect for years.
The fitness craze began as
as the 1970s, when people became aware that
fast food giants were serving food that promoted
. Coupled with beverage industry companies like Coca Cola,
, and 7UP, Americans were consuming too much salt
their food, and too much sugar in their
. Having realized the problem, Americans began making healthier
choices. Those companies have also made major adjustments
the food they offer. Today, along with the
menu items such as hamburgers, fries, and sodas,
fast food restaurants now offer grilled chicken sandwiches
salads, too.
More Americans exercise on a regular
these days, which helps promote a healthy metabolism
improve stamina. It also helps control blood pressure
blood sugar levels. Because of the healthy eating
exercise trends going on in America today, death
has been reduced significantly. Most Americans grew up
fried, greasy food, but more and more people
making the right food choices. Americans are adaptable
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