Monday, June 2, 2014
Blog #4.5 (due before class on Tuesday)
5. In paragraph 11, we read, "The problem isn't that we evolved to store fat in times of famine and now can't handle our 24-hour, all-you-can-eat buffet of abundance. We're fat because we're changing in response to the medical strides we've taken." What is your opinion of this contention?
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I don't agree with this opinion. According to paragraph 6 "The discovery last month of a garden-variety “fat gene” further backs her up",we can know why people become fat also at last ,author said"but one as yet unsupported by evidence" we can know that just a guess. In my opinion, I think people become fat is depend on themselves ,sometime people eat a lot when they feel angry ,nervous,it will make people fat.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I also believe that people eat randomly without following a certain diet because of the medical evolution. People don't worry about their health the same way they did in the past because they know that if something goes wrong, they'll be treated quickly, at least that's what they believe. For example, this guy eats a lot and knows that it's not healthy but in his mind, it's nothing serious because even if fat causes a blockage, he'll be taken to the nearest medical facility and get fixed. Therefore, I agree with the opinion stated in the passage. However, I think that those people who think that way should be more cautious and aware that even with medical strides, always put a possibility for the negatives.
ReplyDeleteIn fact, all-you-can-eat and fast food restaurant are a strong help for obesity, and it kind of restaurants become more and more popular worldwide. However, it is not an excuse to don't reduce weight. Even though it is true that genes are significant aspect in fat people, is also true that self-care is stronger than genes. For people with obesity family lineages it is harder to lose weight, but having a strong self confidence nothing is impossible.
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