Childhood obesity has been a serious problem in recent years. What are the reasons for that? What can be done to solve this issue?

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rate among

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has been increasing exponentially in recent times.

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unhealthy eating habits and physical inactivity cause

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issue, I strongly believe that the government and parents can take measures to address it.

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with, nowadays

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has dominated the global agenda as a serious public health concern. There are two key main reasons that contribute to increased

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levels among the young generation. First and foremost, poor diets are one of the common problems.

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is because the majority of

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suffering from

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problem in recent years and in many countries.

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, many

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tend to consume junk foods and drink sugary soft drinks

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of homemade meals.

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,

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problem can engender several health problems ranging from heart diseases to acute and chronic respiratory diseases. The second likely reason can be that

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these days make a habit of an inactive lifestyle

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as lack of physical activities, playing video games and watching TV.

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is because the young generation is addicted to only sitting at home and just playing on their phone, keeping in touch with their friends via the net as much as possible.

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, I think there are several measures that can be done by parents and governments.

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, giving

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healthy food, controlling what they eat and ensuring that they have a healthy diet.

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, a diet that includes more fresh vegetables and fruits and less fat content.

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, government bodies can limit junk food advertisements or prohibit those which are directed at

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.

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, restrict the limit of the time they spend on the computer and video games, and encourage them to do regular exercise

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as doing daily exercises and walking in outside rather than spending time at home for a long time. In conclusion, the

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rate among miners has soared in recent times.

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, I am of the view that unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyles as well, but governing bodies and parents can implement proper measures to address them.