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
among children has risen sharply over the Use synonyms
last
decade in western countries. Linking Words
Such
a trend is largely the result of a tendency towards convenience in society, yet its effects may be detrimental to children’s long-term mental and physical Linking Words
health
.
The prime causes of Use synonyms
obesity
are unhealthy eating habits and an inactive lifestyle. In recent years, there has been a surge in the consumption of convenience foods among modern families. Busy parents with no time to cook relies on prepared meals to feed their families. Use synonyms
Such
foods have little to no nutritional value which contributes to Linking Words
obesity
. Use synonyms
In addition
, children these days spend inordinate amounts of time playing video games than playing outside with friends resulting in insufficient physical activity each day. Linking Words
For example
, studies show that children in France exercise on average around 20 minutes per day as compared to 75 minutes 30 years ago.
The possible effects of Linking Words
obesity
are a range of Use synonyms
health
issues. Regarding physical Use synonyms
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, diseases, Use synonyms
such
as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, are known to be higher in overweight children than their peers. These put a child’s life in danger, and may Linking Words
further
affect mental Linking Words
health
growing up. When children are obese, they are more likely to be bullied and ostracized by classmates because they look or behave differently. Use synonyms
This
has been known to cause low self-esteem and depression in many, and Linking Words
thus
shun friends in favour of time alone.
In conclusion, through poor diet choice and inactivity, Linking Words
obesity
is a growing problem that can cause lasting damage to a child’s mental and physical development. Use synonyms
However
, by addressing Linking Words
this
problem while young, much can be done to aid a child in becoming a healthy functioning adult.Linking Words
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