Do you know what is the number one cause of death in America? Well, the number one cause of death is heart disease. Many of these heart diseases are caused by obesity. Obesity is “the condition of being very fat or overweight”. It's not just a question of strong bones or even hereditary. Obesity has become a growing epidemic worldwide! A truly colossal problem here in the United States of America; What is sad is that it is a disease caused by one's lifestyle choice. Obesity has caused a great dilemma in America. It was known as an adult disease. “Over two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese.” (Obesity, Jerry R Ballentne) these numbers are increasing rapidly. Obesity is not just a cosmetic problem, but a chronic medical disease that can lead to many other diseases; Many diseases such as insulin resistance, gallstones, congestive heart failure and even cancer. Also the most common diseases nowadays are type two diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart attack and stroke. All caused by “obesity”. Obesity has many negative effects on our economy and on ourselves. Obesity has a minority ethnic background targeted by men. In the city survey, “the obesity rate is 14% for Asians, 16% for whites, 23% for blacks, 31% for all Hispanics.” As you can see, most blacks and Hispanics have a higher obesity rate. It is due to excessive consumption of food, especially fast food/processed foods. Most minorities, whatever they could afford, plus it's quick and convenient and you could find it anywhere. Turn left bam McDonald's; go to a Burger King driveway. Additionally, these interventions target communities where they know minorities exist. For example, if you go between 5th Avenue and 54t... halfway through the newspaper... et, or even if you are active for 30 minutes. The effort to fight this epidemic could start with you! “That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind” Neil ArmstronWorks CitedForks Over Knifes. Director Lee Fulkerson. Perf. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr., T. Colin Campbell. Virgil Films and Entertainment, 2011. Web.Perez-Pena, Richard. “Obesity on the Rise in New York Public Schools.” The New York Times June-July 2003: n. page Print.Balinte, Do, Facep, Jerry R. "Obesity". MedicineNet. MELISSA CONRAD STÖPPLER, MD, February 18, 2014. Web. February 13, 2014. “Overweight and Obesity.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Np, 16 August 2013. Web. 13 February. 2014. .