Causal Essay Western Governors University Causal Essay One of the most prominent and visible public health problems in the United States is obesity, with a stunning 37.7 percent falling into the obese category and another 32.5 percent in the overweight category (Overweight & Obesity Statistics, 2017). While the effects of this health crisis are clearly visible, the causes of it are less obvious and deserve to be brought to light. The primary causes of the current obesity crisis in the United States are a general confusion about what constitutes a proper diet, a higher availability and quantity of food than at any time in history, and significant negative changes in the amount exercise and movement in the daily life of most Americans. The topic of what constitutes a proper...