The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Children are the beautiful creation of God and parents are like gardeners.

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The children's

upbringing is both rewarding as well as challenging experience. They are like which requires

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the act of creating something by casting it in a mold

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effectively. Some analysts argue that the percentage of obese children in western countries has increased by 20% in the

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few years. The causes and effects of the problem are outlined below.

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with, there are several causes for the increase in the number of obese children in western countries.

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, lack of home

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for children to buy junk

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.

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is because of the busy lifestyle of parents who do not have time to prepare healthy

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at home.

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, technological advancements in western countries have made children lazy and lethargic. Children are becoming sluggish and doing less physical work. To illustrate

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, a recent survey in America shows that about 60% of the obese children play video games

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of outdoor games.

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, due to the high income level of parents, children want to buy a variety of

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, children do not eat

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moderately due to which they increase their weight.

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, there are some effects of

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problem.

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, obese children become lazy and lethargic. They do not participate in outdoor games and activities.

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, overweight children don't have a rich life as they are ignored by their friends and relatives.

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, obesity in children will lead to various health diseases like cancer etc. In conclusion, there are various causes and effects of obesity in children. The busy schedule of parents and unhealthy lifestyle of children in western countries are the major causes

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of

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a rise

in the number of overweight children.