Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Childhood obesity is becoming a problem throughout the developed world. Because of this, some people think that adverts for fast food, sweets and sugary snacks should not be allowed in schools and colleges. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge.
Obesity among children is becoming more common nowadays. Owing to the increasing number of obese children, it is considered by some that fast food and sweet snack advertisements should not be posted in educational institutions
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as in schools and colleges.
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with, fast food chains are more popular with kids more than ever. Linking Words
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For instance
, in a grocery store or even in school canteens, a small rack full of the sorts of candies and chocolates can always be seen near the cashier counter. Linking Words
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a way for companies or even store owners to promote these types of foods to lure kids to buy it.
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, it is being considered by some that these types of advertisements should not be permitted in the school premises. Since the rate of obesity is surging among young children, it is believed by other parents that any way of promoting fast food and sweet snacks is a contributing factor in Linking Words
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For instance
, some students would rather buy a value meal that they saw from a burger joint ad rather than eating their packed lunch. Linking Words
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quick meal which can be somehow harmful to them when consumed too much.
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reason, in my opinion, I strongly agree that any means of encouraging children to eat fast or sugary snack should be banned in the academy. Alternatively, institutions should invest to adverts displaying the benefits of eating healthy cuisine. Linking Words
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is to give them awareness at an early age of the negative impacts of poor eating habits.
In conclusion, I think schools, including colleges and universities, should allocate more effort towards promoting healthy lifestyle particularly for the youngsters. Linking Words
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