The percentage of overweight children in western societies has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the possible causes and effects of this disturbing trend and offer a solution.

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. Obesity is the widespread pandemic which is not only taking a toll on developed countries but

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developing nations.

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in obesity among children and the effects on their lifestyle, along with the possible solutions for overcoming

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dangerous phase. Due to paucity of time, working parents prefer packaged foods, frozen foods and even junk meals as their everyday meals, not only for themselves but

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for their kids. These outsourced meals not only lack in nutritious value

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; they are full of carbohydrates, fats and over the top sugar. Recently, I read an article from Reader’s digest which claimed these

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foods as the leading cause of cancer among teenagers in the USA. The other reason for detrimental

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is lack of physical exercise in children’s lifestyle. Physical activity helps in producing digestive enzymes which

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important for our body to function

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. With the upgrade of technology, children are exposed to a variety of virtual games which have replaced

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physical sports. These kids are no longer going out to play with their friends,

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they are goofing themselves into their computers and play-station.

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toxic lifestyle, which is exhibiting junk food and virtual games, has worsened the mental

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as well as physical

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of people. Nowadays, the majority of these young kids are suffering from

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diseases

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as diabetes, thyroid, and even cancer. Along with that, lack of social circle have made them isolated leading to depression, and if not handled timely and properly, these kids commit suicide. As per the recent research conducted by the World

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organization, depression cases among teenagers have increased by 75% in the

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one decade. In

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formidable state, it is important to have massive participation of various stakeholders including parents, schools, government and company. It contains various measures starting from

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ealization among for the poisonous appetite they are consuming and

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letting their kids delve into

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diet.

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, it becomes the school's responsibility to provide healthy food options in their canteen and

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educate and encourage their students to participate in sports. The government should regulate the

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company’s ingredients and should research

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ossible harmful effects of these foods on people’s

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. To sum up, it is a high time that the government all around the world should act together and need to work on the severe

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issues that these young kids are facing. These kids are the future of the nation and with their deteriorating wellbeing; our future is

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at stake.