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.

As more developed countries progress, there seems to follow a disturbing trend of health-related issues. Obesity is a prominent example, especially affecting

children

. The effects of obesity amongst

children

have detrimental results, and the causes are often linked to inadequate lifestyles.

This

essay will be reviewing the causes and effects of

this

problem. One of the causes of an increase in weight-related issues in

children

is a result of the implementation of technology.

While

technology can be useful, often simplifying certain tasks and providing adolescents with entertainment, it

also

limits physical activity.

As a result

of

this

, there is a lack of engagement in sports and an

overall

decline in participation in physical ways of play. Another cause corresponds with an inappropriate diet.

This

is

due to

the replacement of traditional cuisine with fast food paired with the increasingly busy schedule of parents.

This

results in

children

consuming fast food, which is fattening and lacks proper nutrition.

Thus

,

this

leads to numerous health concerns,

such

as being overweight and deficiencies. The effects of being overweight are severely problematic for both

children

and general society. Not only do simple daily tasks become unnecessarily difficult obstacles, but several hazardous health risks

also

occur.

For example

, the University of Harvard conducted research in 2011, which suggested that being overweight in the most critical stage of development ( averaged age 6-18)

subsequently

increases the chances of diabetes by more than 50% and high cholesterol by 33%.

Additionally

, unhealthy individuals are often unable to care for themselves without assistance,

as well as

work properly.

In other words

, later on, their contribution and functioning in society might be adversely affected.

To conclude

, the lack of physical activity

along with

the poor choice in diet are often the main contributors to obesity.

Consequently

, a plethora of health problems

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children

, affecting their capability to

then

further

function in daily life and later on in society.