There is clear evidence that if the United States population regulated the foods they allow to be sold, there would be a decrease in cardiovascular disease conditions (Mehta and Chang 436+) . Healthier foods sold by factories, healthier food choices made by Americans, and healthier diet and exercise programs would make the U.S. population healthier overall. Mehta and Chang believe that changes in health choices to improve one's body could reduce obesity rates (436). A decrease in the rate of obesity would lead to a decrease in the rate of cardiovascular disease. A decrease in the rate of cardiovascular disease would lead to an increase in life expectancy. In conclusion, obesity has become a growing problem in the United States and for our future success we need to take a stand against it. American citizens must take a stand against factories and companies that sell unhealthy foods. To become a healthier country, American citizens must become more disciplined and stop eating unhealthy foods. It's time to