The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that the increasing number of
health
problems associated with obesity has put a lot of
burden
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the burden
onto the
health
care systems all over the world. While some individuals believe that the ultimate solution is to incorporate additional physical
education
lessons into the school curriculum, I agree
this
is one way to improve national weight problem, but there are
also
factors that should be held into account.
This
essay will discuss the different means in order to address the issue. On the one hand, as part of
school’s physical
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the school’s physical education program
a school’s physical education program
education
program, various sports can be introduced, daily routine exercises and physical game activities can be implemented. In
this
way students can become more physically active and participate while enjoying themselves, especially in the sport they are interested in.
Although
advantageous, it is not enough to effectively resolve the said issue. Healthy died campaigns must be included, where schools will strictly implement a no-junk
policy
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policy, for
for instance
, allowing the canteens to only offer healthy food and drink options to the students. A prime example is the Philippines’ department of
health
where it recently launched its campaign for healthy food choices to be offered to the students.
This
is to be actualized along with the implementation of the physical
education
program.
On the other hand
, the participation of the local government is
also
vital. Creating activities like daily fitness programs, organising fun run events, and many other forms of promoting healthy lifestyles must be encouraged.
In addition
, awareness of proper nutrition must be promoted, where backyard vegetable
farming
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farming, for
for instance
is supported by the local government. Research findings from
World
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the World Health Organisation show
a World Health Organisation show
Health
Organisation show that mobilising the general public, adults and parents
in particular
, to join in
health
awareness programs, greatly contribute in helping the schools raise children’s consciousness, in living a healthy
life style
a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
lifestyle
therefore
, avoiding the problems linked to obesity. In conclusion, I agree that school physical
education
activities are beneficial,
although
it will be sufficient for
health
care system to handle the
raisin
a movement upward
rising
number of overweight- related
health
problems. Healthy
die
a prescribed selection of foods
diet
programs must be available, pushing forward a need for collaborations between schools and local communities, wherein adults, parents most especially, participate in the community so they can serve as an example to the children.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • obesity rates
  • health care system
  • physical education
  • instill
  • long term
  • raise awareness
  • healthier lifestyle choices
  • nutritional education
  • active transport
  • quality of instruction
  • facilities and equipment
  • diet control initiatives
  • community sports programs
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