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

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There has been much discussion revolving around the question
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 there has been a rise of obese youngsters in
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western society and what effects it could have.
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 causes and effects of it. Considering arguments can be made that junk food is much cheaper and a smart choice for
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 families to buy.
As a result
 of that, children eat unhealthy food which increases the risk of getting overweight.
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, another thing that can cause
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 obvious plight is too little physical activity. Most young people squander their time on the Internet or in front of a TV munching snacks full of
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 and fat. In that
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 children don’t take time to do sports or even take a walk which decreases the
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 of calories being burned out. It is essential to have some physical activity to have the unnecessary calories
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 out to keep a healthy diet and body. If not addressed properly,
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 could end in a tragic pitfall.
For example
, if not maintaining a healthy diet and becoming obese even having low income
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 could lead to severe health issues. Being overweight is a hindrance that increases the risk of cancer or heart problems.
In addition
, getting overweight increases high blood pressure which can lead to death. To sum everything up, not having a proper diet and not maintaining physical activity could lead to numerous risks that could lead to death. It is important to foster children's understanding of the issues that obesity can create to prevent them.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • overweight
  • obesity
  • caloric intake
  • sedentary lifestyle
  • screen time
  • physical education
  • nutritious
  • psychological well-being
  • self-esteem
  • socioeconomic
  • healthcare system
  • life expectancy
  • obesity-related complications
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