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The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the healthcare system as it deals with associated health issues. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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 food has caused most of the problems of the earthly population. Nowadays, the situation has not changed much. In many countries the healthcare system is being threatened by the number of overweight people, since
this
 condition causes a lot of associated health issues. In order to mitigate the effects of
this
 problem, some schools are increasing the amount of physical
education
 classes.
This
 is a very good initiative, but is it sufficient? Everyone agrees on the importance of physical
education
 at
school
. It is crucial for the students to start including sport in their daily life at a young age.
Therefore
, increasing the hours of P.E. at
school
 may surely be a blessing for young people, who get to incorporate physical exercise
in
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 their routine. In
this
way
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 the
school
 system tries to create a good habit, which should be kept
also
 in the future adult life of students.
Nevertheless
, increasing P.E. lessons in the
school
 curriculum is not sufficient.
School
time
 covers a relatively short
time
 of the day
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 and of the week. Considering
also
 the holiday breaks, it is not hard to believe that students spend half of their
time
 outside of
school
.
Consequently
, a positive attitude towards food in the daily
famly
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family
 life is fundamental. In conclusion, physical
education
 inside of the
school
 walls is important, but it has to be complemented
with
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 a good
education
also
 outside of them. For
this
 purpose, implementing the information
also
 with the help of newspapers and mass media communication can really make a difference.
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task achievement
Consider providing more specific examples or data to support your argument about the effectiveness of physical education and other complementary measures.
coherence cohesion
Your essay is well-organized, but make sure each paragraph flows seamlessly into the next. Transitional phrases could enhance the overall cohesion.
coherence cohesion
The essay has a clear structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion that effectively summarizes the main points.
task achievement
The ideas presented are clear and comprehensive, with a balanced view on the necessity of both physical education and holistic approaches to tackle obesity.

Support ideas with relevant, specific examples

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