The number of obese people is significantly increasing. Therefore, obesity is becoming a bother disease. This essay will look at some of causes and solutions of obesity.
One of the main causes is eating habits. People eat fast food a lot because they are very busy and do not have time to prepare a good meal for health. For example, in office, staff s have 2 hours for break time so fast food which can improve an entire day’s worth of calories is the best choice for having lunch. As a result, more people become fatter.
The second cause is less activity than ever. People have some conveniences such as elevators, motorbikes or car, remote control so people cut activities out of the lives. For instance, instead of walking to your house in fifth floor, people use elevators. As a consequence, calories continue to cumulate. This causes obesity.
These are 2 causes of obesity. The solutions will now be examined.
The first solution is to change eating habits. Everyday, people should have a meal with high food value. For example, Vietnamese always have meals with rice, meat or fish and vegetable which improve enough food material. Furthermore, people should eat less fast food. Thus, everyone can prevent from obesity.
The second solution is more activity. Doing exercise can burn calories out so people should do exercise everyday. Moreover, people should not depend on convenience a lot. For example, if your house is near the market, you should walk to the market.
In conclusion, obesity has some causes and negative effects on people. Possible solutions are more active and to have good meals everyday.
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