[Task 2] Childhood obesity

Childhood obesity is becoming a serious problem in many countries. Explain the main causes of this problem, and suggest some possible solutions.

In the modern date, the rate of children becoming obese has increased in many places across the globe. The main reasons behind such a phenomenon, as well as some recommendations on how to tackle them, shall be discussed in this essay.

One major factor contributing to overweightness in children is that kids nowadays consume too much fast food. This is because parents in modern households are so busy with their work that they have little time to cook for the family, which means youngsters eat outside most of the time. As junk foods contain high amounts of processed meat and fat, they are accumulated inside the body, causing not only obesity but also other cardiovascular diseases. Secondly, teenagers have become used to a sedentary lifestyle in which they are often too lazy to exercise, and instead opt for technological devices as their means of entertainment. Since the amount of calories burnt is much less than that being absorbed, a fast weight gain is inevitable.

To resolve this issue, the responsibility is on both the parents as well as the children’s education institutions. Fathers and mothers have to keep an eye on what their children are consuming on a daily basis, even when they are eating take-away foods. By compelling their kids into eating more vegetables and fruits, mineral and vitamin intake increases while less lipid and carbohydrate enter the body. In addition, schools should organize regular outdoor activities through which students have more chances to exercise themselves. This not only makes them more active but also teaches them new life skills and facilitates socialization among pupils.

In conclusion, an increasing consumption of fast food, combined with a lack of general physical exercise, has been the main culprits behind children obesity. To combat this issue, a joint effort between the family and the school system is required to ensure students are getting the nutrients and activities they need to function normally.

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