How did it all start?

According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, the obesity epidemic in America was rooted in the 1950's. Women who were pregnant in the 50's were told to gain less then 20 lbs during pregnancy. In the 50's breast feeding was not common so most women bottle fed, which resulted in over nourishment of their babies. Doctors also told women that smoking a pack of cigarettes would be a way to keep off baby weight.  However children that were born in the 50's battled obesity through adulthood. 

According to CNN, Americans today have increased their calorie consumption, but decreased their calories expended. Americans have become lazier, and lost will power. On average, Americans today spend 26 hours per week watching TV or surfing the internet. Only 20% of Americans bother to increase their health by exercising regularly. First Lady, Michelle Obama has taken a stance against obesity with her campaign, "Let's Move!". Fixing the obesity epidemic in America will not be a matter of yes, or no, it will be a generation long process that will completely change the lifestyles of people across America.