In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?

It is

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definitely or positively ('sure' is sometimes used informally for 'surely')

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true that some nations, people are becoming heavier and standards of

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and well-being are deteriorating. While there are several causes of

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, there are

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measures that can be taken to address

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problem. The main causes of the

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crisis currently affecting so many individuals are over-consumption of poor quality sustenance as well as lack of

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. Convenience

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and junk

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,

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as microwave dinners, chocolate bars and fast

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, have become

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a common feature

of modern life. Eating excessive amounts of these high-fat meals causes many to gain weight, which can in turn have detrimental effects on people's general

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.

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, numerous people are suffering from

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-related diseases

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as diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol these days and require daily medication to keep their glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels under control.

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, people are generally more sedentary nowadays due to advanced technology in the form of gadgets that do the manual work people once did. The most

pratical

concerned with actual use or practice

practical

solution to

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problem is a government-sponsored

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having knowledge of

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campaign regarding eating habits and the need for regular

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. An effective advertising campaign could warn the public of the dangers of a poor diet while children could

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be educated at school. The raised awareness would lead to more people eating in

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a healthier way

healthier ways

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, there is the need to promote daily

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and make available facilities for exercising so that people do not lead lives that are too sedentary, which is a common phenomenon these days.

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could result in a dramatic decrease in obesity-related illness

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as stroke and heart disease. In conclusion, it is the onus of individuals and governments to curb

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pressing issue. The current

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crisis has been caused by an over-reliance on unhealthy

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as well as inadequate

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and the government should curtail

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through effective education and provision of readily available exercising facilities.