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More and more children are becoming obese. What are the causes of this and what are the effects?

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It is an undeniable fact that today’s
children
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 are becoming fat. The objective of
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 essay is to outline both the causes of
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children’s
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 overweight and its effects. Eating habits are the most important and major cause of chubbiness. Today’s
children
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 are into fast food and sweets.
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, lots of
children
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 prefer hanging out in fast food restaurants and cafes to eating traditional foods and drinks. Technology is another factor that has contributed to
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children’s
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 fattiness. Despite the fact that new technologies will help us to have a healthier life by monitoring our diet and activities, I think that these new technologies made life too easier for us and prevent us especially
children
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to be
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 more active which results in obesity. These eating habits not only have different effects on
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's health but
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 have drastic long-term influences. Some health problems including heart disease, diabetes and depression are some of the direct effects of obesity on
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.
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, recent research showed that some of these sicknesses like diabetes are inherited by the next generation too.
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, these health problems increase the costs of living and decrease the chance of healthy living for the next generation. Being obese is too dangerous for
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 because it prevents the grey cells of
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children’s
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 brains
to grow
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 and makes them susceptible to some mental diseases.
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, unhealthy eating habits and new technologies are the most influential factors that have certainly contributed to
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children’s
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 obesity. These factors will contribute to some physical and mental diseases including heart diseases and diabetes that sometimes are inherited by the next generation and increase the costs of living.
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task response
Ensure that the essay directly addresses all aspects of the task, with a clear position and supporting points. Use specific and relevant examples to elaborate on the causes and effects of children's obesity.
coherence cohesion
The logical structure is well-maintained, and the introduction and conclusion are present. However, consider using transition words and phrases to enhance the coherence and flow of ideas.
lexical resource
The essay demonstrates a good range of vocabulary related to the topic. However, aim to incorporate more academic and descriptive vocabulary to convey ideas effectively.
grammatical range
Overall, the essay showcases a fairly wide range of grammatical structures. To enhance grammatical range, consider incorporating complex sentence structures and varied verb forms.

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