The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems due to being overweight is increasing. What is the reason for growth in overweight people in society? How can this problem be solved?

Obesity causes serious health issues and is growing nowadays. In

this

essay, I will discuss the reasons behind the upward trend in the number of overweight

people

, as well as some suggestions to solve

this

problem. There are several explanations for why the number of obese individuals is increasing.

First

, the type of

food

that we eat has changed compared to the past.

For example

, we have been eating more fast

food

because it is cheap and can be prepared quickly, and

hence

it is suitable for the budget and lifestyle of many

people

.

However

,

this

kind of

food

is not healthy as it contains a high amount of fat.

Second

, unless

people

set aside some time to do physical exercise, our normal daily routine does not include physical effort as opposed to the past. We sit in the classroom or at work, drive the car or take transportation.

Therefore

, if we eat excess calories, there is little opportunity to burn them. To solve

this

problem,

people

should have a healthy lifestyle.

Firstly

, we should eat less fast

food

and more organic vegetables and meat.

This

will help decrease the number of saturated fats in our bodies and prevent heart and coronary diseases.

Secondly

, it is very important to include sports and physical activity in our routine. There is plenty of exercises we can do like biking, swimming, hiking, walking. Anyone from any age or fitness level can find something suitable for them.

Thirdly

, the government can play a role by limiting the growth of fast

food

companies,

for instance

, by raising taxes for

this

sector. To conclude, I believe obesity is a serious issue in today's world. We should do a collective effort to help each other to stay fit and eat healthily. I personally share tasty and healthy recipes with my friends and family as well as exercise routines.