More children in developed countries are becoming overweight. This is a serious problem for wealthy countries. Discuss some causes and effects of this problem.

Obesity has been a severe problem in many developed

countries

where

food

is not short for most

people

. Unsurprisingly, the

number

of overweight

children

also

keeps increasing in these

countries

.

This

essay explores the reasons and effects of

this

phenomenon. The wide use of transportation tools and the popularity of junk

food

are the two major causes of young

people

's overweight.

First,

almost every family has at least one car in wealthy

countries

.

As a result

, most students don't have to walk to school or a friend's place because their parents can drive them everywhere, significantly reducing the

number

of steps

children

take daily.

In addition

, high-calorie

food

and drinks like chips, cakes, and soft drinks are prevalent in rich

countries

. Young

children

can easily access them at school, parties, and grocery stores.

This

food

usually brings

people

great joy and keeps them eating more. The effects of the increased

number

of overweight teenagers are in multiple dimensions.

First,

it can cause more health issues for them. It is common sense that obesity leads to a higher chance of diabetes, high blood pressure, and other related diseases.

Second,

fewer young

people

can play sports like baseball, basketball, and soccer.

Consequently

, the nation with too many overweight

children

will be less competitive in worldwide sports like the World Cup and the Olympics. In conclusion, the increased

number

of overweight

children

in rich

countries

results from the popularity of cars and junk

food

. The effects include more health problems among young

people

and less chance for the nation to win in worldwide sports.