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

certianly

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

certainly

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

health

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

this

, there are

also

measures that can be taken to address

this

problem. The main causes of the

health

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

exercise

. Convenience

food

and junk

food

,

such

as microwave dinners, chocolate bars and fast

food

, have become

common feature

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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

health

.

For example

, numerous people are suffering from

food

-related diseases

such

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

Besides

, 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

this

problem is a government-sponsored

awarensss

having knowledge of

awareness

campaign regarding eating habits and the need for regular

exercise

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

also

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

healthier way

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a healthier way

healthier ways

.

In addition

, there is the need to promote daily

exercise

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

This

could result in a dramatic decrease in obesity-related illness

such

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

this

pressing issue. The current

health

crisis has been caused by an over-reliance on unhealthy

food

as well as inadequate

exercise

and the government should curtail

this

through effective education and provision of readily available exercising facilities.