The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in school curriculum

Obesity is becoming a serious problem that put additional pressure on the health care system. Some people take a view that the root cause of the problem is the lack of physical

activity

hence

they suggest to include more physical education lessons in the school program.

Although

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the increase in physical

activity

indeed is beneficial for human's health, I consider changing citizens'

food

choices to be the best solution. A sedentary lifestyle is extremely detrimental to our health and childhood is the best type when individuals could form healthy fitness habits. Lack of exercise is named as the main predictor for numerous conditions

such

as cardiovascular disease, various types of cancer and

also

obesity. While it is challenging for adults to change their old habits, children

on the contrary

are more flexible, so it makes sense to intervene at

schools

as it would yield the best results.

However

, modern science has established that calories intake is the main reason for weight gain.

This

means that while the increase in

activity

is just a partial solution to the problem. The more efficient way to tackle obesity would be related to

food

and nutrition. Government should consider the introduction of classes on healthy eating in

schools

as well as carrying out some programs aimed at the increase of healthy

food

availability at

schools

.

For instance

, the state might finance fruits and vegetables in

schools

' canteens making them more affordable for children. To conclude,

although

the promotion of physical

activity

might have a positive impact, the most attention should be paid to interventions related to

food

and nutrition since they have a higher influence on human weight