In many countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people think that the government has the responsibility to solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some feel that the current global obesity epidemic should be primarily handled by

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. In my opinion, though the state has a key role to play,

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is mainly the duty of

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. Those who argue in favour of

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contention point to the power of governmental regulation.

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hold

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responsibility not just because their job is to safeguard public welfare but

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because they are endowed with the authority to enact real reforms. In some countries, there are strict laws about the products that can be advertised during

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’s programming and their maximum sugar and fat content. Countries that do not have strong regulatory bodies to create and enforce these laws naturally have considerably higher rates of obesity. In an ideal world,

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would be more responsible for public health in

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crucial area.

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, since

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often fail to protect the public interest,

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should take responsibility themselves.

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can best achieve

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by leading by example. If

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are not given sugary soft drinks, candy, and eat a diet constituted of mainly vegetables and fruits, they are likely to develop lifelong, positive eating habits.

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, in nations

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as France where food and nutrition are taken very seriously, the majority of

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do not grow up addicted to unhealthy American fast food and obesity rates are lower. Admittedly,

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can be difficult for

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from lower socioeconomic backgrounds who may struggle with finding the time, energy, and finances to provide nutritious meals for their

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. In conclusion, the government can regulate certain industries but

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must themselves instil healthy habits in their

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for there to be a meaningful impact.

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issue may have reached a high point and must now be addressed.