Band 5+: In many countries, childhood obesity is a growing problem. What are the reasons for this and what can individuals and governments do to tackle the problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant experience from your own experience. Write at least 250 words.

Nowadays, the number of children who suffer of obesity have significantly increased in many countries around the world. Obesity meaning is when someone is over the normal weight of his body. The main reason for this problem is their diet which generally consists of fast-foods. There are numerous ways to solve this problem. Individuals and the governments can provide their help in various ways. Workshops on health can be made by the government in schools to make children aware and individuals also can do it.

Childhood obesity is a huge problem which constantly increase though the years. Fast-foods is the main cause because, children enjoy eating fast-foods such as KFC or AW due to their great taste and it is easy to get. However, fast-foods have a lot of fats and sugar in their menus which are not good for health and lead to a gain of weight on regular consummations. Another problem is that children do not like to eat vegetables or fruits which creates an un-balance diet. For instance, my little cousin hate carrots and apples but he loves burgers and pizzas.

This problem can be solve if people and the governments react quickly. Speech on the health can be done in school by the governments to make kids aware of the danger which are linked to over weight such as cardiovascular problems, slow blood pressure, difficulties to breath and being tired easily. Parents can provide home cooked meals such bread with cheese or pasta with chicken to their children to avoid fast-foods or other bad foods . Courses on diet must made in schools. Regular exercises is a great way to prevent this to occur. For example, football, running or working can be contribute massively to reduce the problem.

Childhood obesity is a very common illness in my country and other nations because many children are over-weight. Fortunately, this problem can be solve easily and quickly but eating healthy and by taking care of their body with regularly exercise it will be find. In my opinion, the some important things to do is to try making children understand that eating heathy does not mean eating only vegetables or fruit be only being aware of what are food for them