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.

Obesity is one of the major problems among pupils in recent times. The number of pupils suffering with excess weight problems has significantly increased in the western countries. Eating unhealthy foods and lack of physical activity are among the major causes of

this

problem. Due to

this

it will, it will not only affect their performance in academics, but

also

there is a high possibility of getting

heart

diseases.

Firstly

, one of the major causes of

this

problem is due to improper or poor eating habits.

In other words

, these days, many children prefer to eat foods which are rich in fats and bad cholesterol like pizzas and fries rather than eating foods which are rich in nutrients and vitamins.

Secondly

, another cause is due to lack of physical activity or

exercise

among children in school or at home. Due to very competitive and busy lifestyle, pupils these days do not get sufficient

exercise

in their daily life. Specifically, children in western countries with a sedentary lifestyle and a poor diet are major victims of

this

issue. There are two major problems that can affect kids with overweight, one of them is

heart

diseases. There is an increased risk of getting cardio problems by consuming unhealthy fatty foods.

Moreover

, unsaturated fats in these foods block veins in the

heart causing

Accept comma addition

heart, causing

heart

attack or other cardio issues. Another problem with obese pupils is that they tend to perform poorly in academics. Due to lack of

exercise

and high stress makes them fatigued and restless.

As a result

, they won't be able to concentrate on studies. To conclude, the overweight problems in pupils will deteriorate if

this

trend continues without taking proper measures. Avoiding unhealthy fatty foods and doing regular

exercise

will help to reduce risk of getting obesity related issues.