Obesity is one of the main causes of death in the world; in fact, it is responsible for the deaths of 300,000 teenagers every year. From 1980 to 2000 alone, obesity rates among adolescents increased by 10%. Although obesity doesn't seem like a big dilemma, it is a problem that is growing every year and affects children and their lives. Adolescent obesity can result from many factors and prove dangerous to a person's health, but it is controllable with appropriate care and treatment. While there are many cases of adolescent obesity, not all are related. There are numerous origins behind being overweight. One of these is emotional difficulty. Overweight people, especially women, tend to have very low self-esteem. When you reach your lowest point, low self-confidence can lead to depression. People suffering from depression often look to food for a source of relief; and more often people will eat carbohydrate-rich foods, as stated in “Radical Diets Lead to Youthful Obesity.” Obesity also depends a lot on eating habits. Studies have shown that 26% of TV commercials are junk food commercials which greatly affect children. Teens regularly consume products that are high in fat and calories. This ultimately leads to large weight gain which pushes teens to look for a quick fix, more specifically, hard diet plans. These diet regimens include: vomiting (also known as bulimia), skipping meals (anorexia when severe), laxatives, etc. As if bad eating habits weren't enough, over the years teenagers have become increasingly physically inactive. This is especially due to the expanding technological advancements of modern times. However, some reasons for obesity are involuntary. For example, a person may have a long history of being overweight… in the midst of paper… magazine articles and television commercials without understanding that appearances are being altered and changed. They hire false role models and assume that all people should be a certain way. With this in mind, obesity should be overcome to stay in good physical condition and lead a healthy life, so as not to follow trends that can get out of control. Someone who is overweight, in a way, reflects what they eat, how they live, or what their family background is. If the problem is ignored, the results can be harmful or even terminal. Through proper conduct it is possible to establish a robust lifestyle. For this reason, adolescent obesity can be eradicated. The more people become informed about the topic of adolescent obesity, the greater the movement will be to help those at risk. Hopefully, with this knowledge in mind, over the years the statistics on adolescent obesity will change for the better.