Obesity has continued to grow within the United States. There are many reasons why obesity has increased, some of which are related to finance and physical fitness. As a result, many people with obesity have or will experience medical complications. Diet and physical activity are methods of preventing and reducing obesity. People who partake in regular exercise and eat healthy foods will feel the personal benefits as well. Many overweight Americans have not realized the health importance of a lower body weight and therefore have done nothing to reduce their obesity