Task 2 ; Childhood obesity is an increasing problem in Australia as many as two-thirds of children are now obese. Schools have a responsibility to monitor what their students eat and the amount of exercise they do. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

To what extent

schools

should monitor children’s eating habits and exercise to combat childhood obesity is a complex issue.

While

I agree that

schools

have a role to play in promoting healthier lifestyles, they should not be the sole institution responsible. Childhood obesity in Australia is indeed alarming, with around two-thirds of children classified as obese.

This

has serious implications for both physical and mental

health

, increasing the risk of conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and lower self-esteem.

Schools

can help combat

this

by providing

health

education, offering nutritious meals, and incorporating regular physical activities

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their curriculum.

However

,

while

schools

can set a healthy foundation, the responsibility ultimately lies with parents and society as a whole.

Schools

have limited resources and influence, and they cannot monitor students beyond school hours, where much of a child's eating habits and lifestyle are shaped. Parents play a crucial role in reinforcing healthy eating and exercise habits at home,

while

public

health

campaigns can

further

support these messages. In conclusion, I believe that

schools

should contribute to addressing childhood obesity

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in partnership with parents,

health

professionals, and the broader community.

This

collaborative approach could have a more sustainable and impactful influence on children’s

health

.