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

The percentage of child obesity is growing more and more every year. A fact which is absolutely concerning due to all its adverse consequences

such

as heart disease. The

next

essay will discuss the reasons and the effects of

this

problem. Two major reasons can be argued: the introduction of electronic devices in

children

's growth and the enormous variety of unhealthy

food

offered. On the one hand, kids are brought up with phones and consoles and they prefer to be sitting on a couch watching the TV

instead

of playing outside or practising a sport with their friends because it is with what they have grown since they are little.

For example

, boys and girls now play football with the Playstation and they spend hours watching streaming videos on their computers.

Therefore

, the actual youth are totally inactive and sedentary.

On the other hand

, one important fact is the amount of bad

food

that is offered in supermarkets and restaurants. In general, fast

food

is more economical than fresh products and,

in addition

, society presents these meals as delicious so it is easier to give them to

children

than to obligate them to eat vegetables.

For example

, a menu in Mcdonald's costs around nine euros and a healthy cooked

food

maybe 14 euros. Obesity deteriorates life quality and

children

may suffer health problems and diabetes when they are adults. Their childhood will be totally marked by

this

disease because it will be more difficult for them to move due to respiratory difficulties and

consequently

to socialize. When they are older, they will be more likely to suffer from diseases and all its life will influence by

this

as they will have to avoid new experiences to keep themselves safe. In conclusion, the increase in overweight

children

is a serious problem which must concern society because it will affect the entire population since it not only makes worst their appearance but

also

their lifestyle.