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?

Recently it has been noticed that people's physical sizes have been raised while their levels of energy and fitness have reduced significantly,

although

the numbers are on the average,

this

is a thing of concern and it

also

requires collective action to reduce

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. I think obesity is the major reason for a myriad of well-being issues as seen in the society, these problems can be traced to either emotional issues and lack of strength regime by the individuals. The proliferation of fast food restaurants to fit into the fast food lifestyle is a contributing factor,

although

that is

not the only problem. Most citizens are living fast paced and working more than 40 hours weekly barely thinking of the negative effects overworking is causing to their bodies and

although

they might feel in good body shape; lack of exercising is a major detriment as they get older. There are different ways to tackle

this

surge of health problems by ensuring work life balance, encouraging staff to take vacations, situating gyms in office buildings.

Also

from 30 years and above, visits to the General Practitioner yearly for medical test should be encouraged. Healthy eating should be be practised by all with the government introducing certain regulations to reduce the intake of harmful substances through food in order to boost good

vigor

forceful exertion

vigour

culture in the society. These factors should be encouraged to keep everyone in good shape, a regular strength regime should be encouraged as well as sporting activities should be mandatory in schools to cultivate a culture working out and keeping fit.