Today more people are overweight than ever before. What in your opinion are the primary causes of this? What are the main effects of this epidemic?
Being overweight is becoming more widespread to many people these days.
This
essay will examine the causes as well as
the main effects related to this
tendency.
There are a variety of different causes for this
matter. To begin
with, consuming unhealthy processed foods is a significant contributing factor to the prevalence of excessive fat accumulation in contemporary societies. These food products are indeed known to contain high levels of saturated fat, salt and sugar but low in proteins which are considered the main reason for obesity. For example
, many children nowadays favour fast food and may even choose restaurants like McDonald’s or KFC to celebrate their birthdays. This
preference for such
foods, along with
sugary drinks and snacks has led to an outstanding rate of obesity in children recently. Another contributing factor to mention is that a sedentary lifestyle with few physical activities can lead to lower energy needs and make it easier to gain weight
. For example
, as an office worker, I rarely have time for a workout due to
my busy schedule and long hours of sitting. This
has led to a situation where I find it too challenging to lose weight
and effortless to gain weight
.
Unexpectedly, there are some serious effects that should be taken into consideration. The first and most important is that being overweight could increase the risk of a number of diseases. For instance
, according to
a WHO report, obesity-related ill-health such
as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and so on accounted for 5 million deaths globally in 2019, which is an alert for everybody to pay more attention to having a healthier habit in their life. Another effect no less important is that it could impact mental health, including low self-esteem. One good illustration of this
is one of my colleagues, who always feels unconfident about her body figure or weight
and often avoids social gatherings in the company. As a result
, she has some limits in teamwork projects, which affects her productivity to some extent.
In conclusion, being overweight is an issue that affects a lot of people nowadays. It’s mainly caused by improper diet and lack of exercise. From what has been discussed, this
may lead to some serious consequences for both physical and mental health. It is advised that we should focus on making positive changes to our lifestyle such
as eating a balanced diet and engaging in regular fitness training.Submitted by yeshomeclass on
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task response
Ensure that each paragraph has a clear central theme, which is developed and not just superficially discussed.
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It is crucial to provide more detailed examples that directly relate to the central theme of each paragraph.
coherence and cohesion
Work on linking ideas more smoothly to enhance the logical flow of the essay.
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Balance the development of ideas between causes and effects; both should be equally explored and exemplified.
coherence and cohesion
Make effective use of cohesive devices, but beware of overusing them which could potentially affect the clarity of the argument.
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