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The Transformation of America’s Eating Habits: An Exploration of Weight Gain and Food Culture
In recent years, America's relationship with food has become a subject of growing concern, with staggering statistics revealing that four out of every ten Americans are obese and three more are overweight. This has become a significant talking point, especially as comparisons are drawn to past generations—such as images from the 1940s and 1950s, where people appeared distinctly slimmer. This commentary stems from the author's reflective journey after being discharged from partial hospitalization for an eating disorder, leading to a deeper inquiry into how society's connection to food has deteriorated.