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

Nations worldwide are dealing with the increasing issue of obesity, which is a cause for concern of 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 substances 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

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

This

would mean that consumers would think twice about the meals they consume, so in the long run,

this

could lead them to 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

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

This

had a dramatic effect on reducing the consumption of junk foods. In conclusion, being overweight is an increasing matter for children an adults globally because of the consumption of fast foods and convenience foods. Authorities need to look at taxing these foods and make healthier options more available.