You will learn about the effects of the Industrial Revolution on living and working conditions, urbanization (the growth of cities), child labor, public health, working class family life, the role of women, the emerging middle class, and economic growth and income.
Dieting is a national pastime. While the number of Americans who diet varies, depending on the source, the Boston Medical Center indicates that approximately 45 million Americans diet each year and spend $33 billion on weight-loss products in their pursuit of a trimmer, fitter body.
If a new diet is a New Yearâs resolution, prepare for a letdown. Paulo Buchino. 1. âSome of us are big, fat liars.â. Currently, more than one in three American adults over 20 is obese â up from roughly one in four 20 years ago â and nearly 70% are overweight.