The millennial generation should be healthier than Generation X based upon the knowledge that is accessible now versus in the past, right? In contrast to what is thought, “Over the past three decades, obesity has risen dramatically, resulting in two-thirds of adults in the United States being obese. The state of morbid obesity is increasing even faster than overall obesity rates.” (Barkin) This claim states how obesity is rising dramatically among adults in the United States. Furthermore, morbid obesity is when someone is too overweight and out of shape to perform basic everyday functions. Some of these functions include breathing and walking. Not only do they have trouble performing basic functions, they also have a greater risk for illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Another study states how “The Millennial generation has poor health habits, including inactivity and poor nutrition, which contribute to the early development of overweight and obesity. A 2008 U.S. national survey of health behavior among high school students showed that two-thirds of students did not meet recommended guidelines for physical activity. (Barkin) The recommended guidelines are usually around an hour of physical activity per day. Since more than half of millennials are not able to meet these requirements, they have a greater risk of developing obesity and many diseases that follow. Obesity is not just from a lack of physical activity, it is also created in the kitchen, research shows “Over 75% of students did not eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables.
Barkin, Shari L., et al. “Millennials and the World of Work: The Impact of Obesity on Health and Productivity.” SpringerLink, Springer US, 7 Mar. 2010, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10869-010-9166-5.
Millennial vs Gen X Health 