Obesity and obesity-related illnesses are becoming rampant in our societies as compared to the previous decade. The most common way to turn the tide on the rise in this sickness is exercise. Many people believe that the government is responsible, whilst others believe it is the parents who curb this problem. However, I feel that it is the combined effort of the government, schools, and homes which can turn the tide on child obesity. I will substantiate my reasoning in this essay.