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

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ten years, western societies have seen close to a 20% rise in the number of

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who are overweight.

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has occurred and examine the consequences of

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worrying trend. The main cause of

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problem is poor diet. Over the

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there has been a prolific increase in the number of fast

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restaurants.

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, on nearly every high street there is a MacDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pizza Hut. The

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in these places has been proven to be very unhealthy, and much of the advertising is targeted at

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ensuring that they constitute the bulk of the customers of these establishments.

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, it is not only

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eating out, but

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the type of diet many

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have at home. A lot of

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consumed is processed

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, especially with regards to ready-made meals which are a quick and easy option for parents who are working hard. The effects of

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have been and will continue to be very serious.

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, there has been a large increase in

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diseases

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, especially diabetes.

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debilitating illness means a child has to be injected with insulin for the rest of their life. Not only

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, very overweight

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often experience bullying from other

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, which may affect their mental health. The negative stigma of being overweight may

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affect

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self-esteem

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, it is evident that there are several causes of obesity

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and a variety of negative effects. Society must ensure steps are taken to prevent

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problem from deteriorating

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