The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. 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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Owing to the problems which a growing
population
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of overweight people cause for the health care system, it is thought that the key to solving
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issue is to have more sport and
exercise
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in
schools
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. I agree that
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is one way to tackle the problem, but
diet
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must
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be taken into consideration. Increasing sport or regular
exercise
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in
schools
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is a useful way to tackle weight problems in the long run in the general
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.
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method will encourage a new generation to develop vital habits which support
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health and
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help them maintain a reasonable weight. At the moment, the average child in the West does sport possibly twice a week, which is not enough to counteract their
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sedentary lifestyle that comes from many hours each day of sitting at a desk for their lessons. By incorporating more
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time and possibly extracurricular physical activities, they will undoubtedly become fitter and more active, and continue living that way after leaving
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schools
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.
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, targeting physical
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in school children to reduce the current issue of obesity in the wider
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is not effective enough on its own.
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, children in
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need to
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be educated about what constitutes healthy
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and why in order to ensure a new generation of people
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understand
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clean eating.
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, for a more immediate impact, it is important to look at reducing the number of
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foods
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(UPFs) on the market which too many people gravitate towards.
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, the government could impose a tax on UPFs to increase the price, and
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reduce the cost of healthy
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,
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as vegetables, to encourage a better
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. In conclusion, I believe the best approach to tackling weight issues in the
population
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starts with
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and
exercise
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in
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but must
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include encouraging a healthier
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through price changes targeting specific
foods
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on the market.
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Ensure to define any acronyms or abbreviations the first time you use them for clarity, such as UPFs (Ultra Processed Foods).
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • obesity rates
  • health care system
  • physical education
  • instill
  • long term
  • raise awareness
  • healthier lifestyle choices
  • nutritional education
  • active transport
  • quality of instruction
  • facilities and equipment
  • diet control initiatives
  • community sports programs
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