All over the world, societies are facing a growing problems with obesity. This problem effect to the children and adults. What are the reasons for this? and how could it be tackle.

Obesity

is a major cause of concern nowadays. In the United States, above 40% of the population suffers from it. It is an important predisposing factor for heart diseases and brain stroke, and

hence

it needs to be tackled vigorously. In the following paragraphs, we shall examine the reasons for

obesity

and the ways and means to tackle it.

Firstly

, let us define

obesity

-anybody with a Body Mass Index of above 70 is considered obese. Due to technological advances,

people

have started adopting sedentary lifestyles.

For example

, we travel by car,

instead

of walking.

Also

, we have increased the consumption of processed foods like sugar, cheese, burgers and french-fries etc. These calorie-laden food items do not get digested due to lack of exercise and

instead

get deposited as fat globules in the body, causing

obesity

. In

this

context, how should we tackle

obesity

? The

first

step

is to encourage

people

, especially children to play sports

instead

of playing video games. The

second

step

is to encourage

people

to eat home-cooked nutritious meals and avoid junk foods. The

third

step

is to urge governments to fine junk foods with an '

obesity

tax', and run publicity campaigns to popularize a healthy lifestyle. The fourth and the most important

step

is to encourage obese

people

to shed their

obesity

without feeling guilty or feeling ashamed. In conclusion,

obesity

is a lifestyle disease and needs to be tackled by switching over to a life of moderation and contentment. Health workers, doctors, teachers and counsellors have a vital role in promoting good habits and surveying the changes in the population.

Thus

, with cooperation and a multi-pronged approach, we can overcome the ill effects of

obesity