eoplePeople stay healthy when they eat only eat the amount of food they need and when they exercise. However, many Americans eat too much, and they seldom exercise. In fact, a surprising fifty-forfifty-four percent of American adults are overweightingoverweight. theThe problem in the United States may be found in the environment. To begin with, Americans have totoo much food available. For example, many restaurantrestaurants are open from early in the moming tomorning till late inat night. Second, many Americans eat food that is too high in fat and too low in fiber, and some even snakesnack all day long. Third, modern conveniences and technology, such as the satellite dish and the internet, make it easy for Americans to remain lazy and avoid to exercise. Doctors have suggested some solutions to the problem. Americans need to eat food that is low in fat and high in fiber, such as grains, fruit and vegetables. They also need to exercise for twenty minuteminutes a day, three times a week. By following this plan, Americans can improve their overall health and set good examples for theretheir children.