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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 should be taken to solve them?

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In
this
 modern era, advancement in technologies has resulted in a drastic change in human lifestyles. People are more involved
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sedentary work which has adversely affected their
health
. In many parts across the globe, an average person suffers from problems
such
 as
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overweight.
This
 essay tends to analyse the causes and solutions that must be taken to lead a healthy lifestyle. To commence with,
f
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ood industry has grown drastically over the years. The variety of
food
 choices available to the humans have resulted in over-consumption of
food
 that rich in calories. Children and adolescents are the most vulnerable groups.
Moreover
, in
this
 workaholic lives, people are so stressed and anxious that they tend to consume
food
 more than needed to relieve the stress resulting in bad
health
.
Therefore
, the administration of many nations has prohibited
food
 that contains
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arge amount of calories.
Secondly
, Fitness level of people has lowered due to lack of exercise. People are extremely involved in their day-to-day lives that they have no time to look after their
health
. According to a survey conducted by the
health
 Ministery of India in 2018, it was found that about 40% of the Indian population support from
health
-related sicknesses. So, what can be done?
Firstly
, the government needs to spread awareness among its citizens by organising seminars and exhibitions.
Secondly
, people should be motivated to indulge in fitness regimes by giving them prizes from time to time. To conclude, there is no denying the fact that today's population is less involved in
health
 and fitness.
Therefore
, it is the responsibility of the government as well as individuals to lead a healthy lifestyle.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • sedentary
  • obesity
  • overweight
  • physical activity
  • sedentary lifestyle
  • exercise
  • unhealthy diet
  • fast food
  • urbanization
  • modernization
  • stress
  • awareness
  • education
  • government intervention
  • policies
  • promotion
  • sports
  • fitness programs
  • health education
  • taxation
  • public transportation
  • infrastructure
  • parks
  • recreational spaces
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