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In many countries, childhood obesity is a growing problem. What are the reasons for this and what can individuals and governments do to tackle the problem?

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 the issue of obesity is increasing, especially among
children
. In my opinion,
this
 problem is a result of an unhealthy lifestyle and diet combined with
one
's everyday life, filled with online or indoor
activities
. The solution is support from both parents and the government for those young people. An unhealthy lifestyle is
one
 of the main reasons for obesity in young people. Life without exercise and physical
activities
, combined with a poor diet is the most common view when it comes to
children
 nowadays.
In other words
, parents are always busy and don't have the time to pay attention or cook for their
children
, resulting in kids eating junk food, and sweets, drinking carbonated drinks and sitting in
one
 place all day long. Online
activities
such
 as computer games and video games are gaining popularity
due to
 the increased interest they cause in those young minds. Indoor things like reading, drawing, and even studying, are very important, but they should be mixed with more active things. For
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instant, if a child wants to play basketball or football the easiest way to do it is just to turn on the computer without the need to move, meet friends and communicate. I think that
one
 possible solution is coming from parents as they should inspire their
children
 to play different kinds of sports, jog, ride a bike or just play some baseball outside the house.
Moreover
, the government could add some extra physical
activities
 in their educational program and encourage sports achievements. In conclusion, despite the modern tendency to play inside and live unhealthily, there are lots of ways to help a child to live a happy and healthy life.
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