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

In the

last

ten years, the number of

children

suffering from

obesity

in western countries has risen by almost 20%. Doing less exercise and eating much junk food are the main reasons for that.

As a result

,

children

’s

health

deteriorated, causing many

health

issues, and overweight

children

might lose confidence as well. One of the

first

reasons the number of

obesity

increased so quickly is that

children

always sitting and lack exercise.

For example

, as technology developed,

children

are more willing to spend more time sitting before the computer and playing computer games rather than going outside to have a walk. Another reason that needs to be considered is

children

are the main group of people who consume fatty food.

Such

as chips and pizza which are full of oil.

Consequently

, those unhealthy diets would cause weight growth rapidly.

Obesity

would cause many

health

issues for

children

.

For example

, they might have a high blood level or diabetes at a very young age, so they need to pay more attention to their playing and Eating Behavior. They cannot play with everything as well as eat everything,

this

might cause some psychological problems.

In addition

, some overweight

children

might lose confidence in themselves. Because of

obesity

,

children

might not like to express themselves freely since they are afraid of judgement coming from other people,

such

as giving a performance before their peers.

Thus

,

obesity

might cause ill-effect both on their body and their maid. In conclusion, lack of exercise and eating much junk food would lead to a bad effect on

children

’s bodies and minds. Teachers in the school should always give some

health

education classes and parents should give their

children

a good example at home.