Childhood obesity has become a serious problem in recent year. What are the primary causes of this? What measures should be taken to reduce childhood obesity?

Obesity

among

children

is a growing concern all over the world.It has become a more serious issue in the

last

decade.Childhood

obesity

is considered a serious fitness issue.There are many factors that contribute to excess weight in young adults.

This

essay describes the main causes of

obesity

and its solutions.

To begin

with , one of the main causes of

obesity

among

children

is the absence of physical activity.The majority of

children

nowadays spend their free time gaming and computing. Their life is limited inside the four walls and they are least bothered about the health problems associated with it

for example

: spending more time in front of the computer or mobile phone can limit one's physical activity and

this

can cause excess fat accumulation in the body.

secondly

, Junk meals can cause excess body mass index in

children

. Consumption of Fast food increases trans fat intake and it leads to excess body weight. Intake of trans fat is often associated with other well-being issues

such

as heart attack etc.

For instance

, excess intake of junk food increases the level of cholesterol in people. There are many steps that can be taken to control

obesity

among

children

.

Children

should be encouraged to participate in outdoor activities

such

as sports, games and martial arts ,etc.Parents should take initiative to provide their

children

with more vegetables and nutritious foods. Cutting down the frequency of Fast food may help in

overall

health improvement.

To conclude

,

obesity

among young pupils is a health issue. It has to be addressed and controlled at the root level. By providing enough physical activities, a nutritious diet and exercise

obesity

can be controlled to an extent. The provision of a nutritious and healthy diet is

also

equally considered.