All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both children and adults. What are the reasons for this rise in obesity, How could it be tackled?

Nations worldwide are dealing with the increasing

issue

of obesity, which is a cause for concern among all age groups. One main cause of

this

issue

is the over-consumption of fast

food

and convenience foods. A possible solution would be a government tax on these foods with lower costs for fresh produce. One reason that people are becoming overweight these days is that they are eating more junk

food

and convenience

food

rather than cooking healthy meals at home.

This

is because many people tend to lead a busy life so it is easier to just buy ready meals or get a take away rather than cook at home.

For instance

, a 2015 Report by the UK government found that sales of these types of foods have risen considerably in the past 20 years. If the

issue

is not addressed soon there will most likely be an epidemic of obesity-related illnesses

such

as diabetes in the near future. To tackle

this

issue

governments need to increase the tax on high sugar or unhealthy foods, especially those that contain trans fats.

This

would mean that consumers would think twice about the

food

they consume, so in the long run,

this

could lead to them losing weight and leading a much healthier life. To illustrate

this

, in 2014 Norway implemented tough regulations and higher taxes on

food

containing high levels of sodium and saturated fats. They

also

xed a lower price for organic vegetables to attract more consumers of fresh produce in supermarkets.

This

had a dramatic eect on reducing the consumption of junk foods.