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?

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Statistics have shown an increase in the number of obesity cases.
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problems
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as cardiac attacks and diabetes. Many reasons can be identified which have resulted in the current situation.
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essay will discuss some of the causes as well as the solutions which could be implemented to address those problems. The increased amount of fast-food consumption by
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caused higher weights. While many companies are promoting healthy and organic food products, people still love to eat burgers and pizzas from different fast-food chains.
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fact can be supported by seeing the ever-increasing sales figures of these restaurants.
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enabled people to perform maximum tasks without involving physical movement.
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, cars have discouraged people to walk. The problems discussed above are increasing people’s weight,
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decreasing the level of fitness and
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of the people in those countries which are not acting on
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issues. There are multiple actions which could be taken to solve these problems. Two of them which can rectify the problems to some extent are; active measures by
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ealth ministry and specific laws and regulations for people to implement non-sedentary lifestyles.
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ealth ministry may ban the consumption of excessive oily foods sold in cafes.
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, the government may impose high taxes on the motor vehicles which would discourage people to buy them and use public transport or cycles
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. There could be many more measures which can help people understand the importance of
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ctive lifestyle
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and the maintenance of their
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. In conclusion, foods with high
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, preservatives and processings are resulting in weight gains and the advanced technological equipment have made people lazy which is keeping them from cutting fat from their body. If the mindset of people
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imely manner there is a high chance of extreme obesity in many countries, and
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change is only possible by the interference of the government.
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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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