Obesity is a growing and widespread problem across all ages of society. America is no exception; in fact, America is the leading source of obesity. The problem of obesity is addressed by Greg Critser and Mary Ray Worley. In Critser's article, "Too Much of a Good Thing," he explains how obesity occurs not only in adults, but also in children. In fact, twenty-five percent of Americans under the age of nineteen are obese (289). Parents can be held responsible for developing good eating habits for their children (289). Changing eating habits during childhood is a solution to limiting obesity. If poor eating habits are developed at a young age, weight problems can become more prevalent later in life. Worley takes a different approach to obesity in his article "Fat and Happy: In Defense of Fat Acceptance." Worley describes how her experience at the National Association of Advance Fat Acceptance convention changed the way she viewed herself and other fat people. She states that it becomes easier to accept her body in the presence of other fat people (291). After several attempts to lose weight, people become tired of trying again because of the risk of failure again, says Worley (293). Accepting being overweight does not mean giving up but rather beginning a new relationship with your own body, Worley states (295). Critser and Worley study the growing problem of obesity by pointing out the source of obesity and explaining a solution to obesity. What exactly is the source of the obesity epidemic? Several options for the source are available. Some talk about genetics, others about eating habits, and still others about lack of exercise. It all depends on what each individual believes. Critser believes in the idea that poor eating habits during childhood are the main source of obesity. Developing good eating habits from a young age can greatly help limit the presence of obesity. Critser supports his claim by referencing a study conducted with three- to five-year-old children (289). The study showed that three-year-olds knew when to stop eating, while five-year-olds only stopped when the plate was clean. Children over three years old eat until their plate is clean, because that's what they are taught to do. This is the reason why eating habits are a major source of obesity. While Critser says obesity is caused by eating habits, Worley attributes obesity to genetics and the body's rejection of starvation..