In recent years, obesity has received more and more media attention around the world due to its substantial impacts on human life. Not only does this problem affect children, but it also impacts grown up people. I personally believe that only when people exercise and eat healthy food, both of which are equally important for maintaining health, could this challenging issue be tackled. The reasons as to an increase of obesity have been identified in this essay as well as how they can be overcome. One of the main causes of obesity is eating unhealthy food, for instance junk food, takeaways and ready-made meals, as well as lack of fresh fruit and vegetables in the diet, which can be detrimental to health. This problem can only be solved if the government ensures that healthy food is more affordable as often poorer people can only afford unhealthy food, and the same is true of fresh fruits and vegetables which are extremely expensive. Additionally, schools and companies should both offer...