In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their level of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?

Nowadays,
people
are getting
more and more lazy
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. They want convenience in everything. when they come home from work, they will have microwaved dinner or fast
food
so that they do not have to take the trouble to prepare a meal or wash up after dinner. The introduction of fast
food
is
also
the main cause of unhealthy living.
People
are opting
a
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fast
food
restaurant meal rather than a simple
home cooked
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meal. Yes, your burgers and pizzas tasted better than a homecooked meal but think of all the calories you are swallowing. The oil they used to fry your fries. It is literally black. Eating too much fast
food
will
also
lead to health problems. Sugary drinks,
pacheted
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packeted
packed
chips, candies and chocolate are
also
some of the causes that
contributes
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to
unhealthy
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lifestyle. Heavy consumption can lead to weight gain and
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diabetes
diabeties
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diabetes
. I think that the main cause is the lack of
exercise
. As you grow older, your metabolism rate drops. Even if you are eating the same amount as before you will still gain weight. The one and only solution to
this
is
exercise
. The recommended
exercise
per day is at least 30 minutes of brisk walking.
This
target can be easily achieved if
people
do not drive to work. They can take a bus or a train and drip one stop earlier than walk to the office. Every little bit counts. When you
comes
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home from work, you can play with your kid or bring the dog for a walk. Anything to get your attention away from the couch. More
exercise
will
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suppress
surpress
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suppress
your cravings for sugary
stuffs
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.
People
should
also
balance their diet.
For example
, by eating more vegetables and fruits. Eat less meat and drink plenty of water throughout the day. Organise time with your family to take a walk outdoors to enjoy the sceneries rather than cooping yourself in the house.
This
is healthy living for the body, heart and
the
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Soul. It is
also
less likely to fall sick if you do plenty of
exercise
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as your body is strong enough to fight off illness and diseases.
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