Band 6+: The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in a 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 curriculum.

It is considered by some people that the growing number of overweight people affects the health care system, leaving them to deal with the health issues involved, and this can be resolved by getting students to be more physically active in school. I do not agree with this statement.

Firstly, a lot of different reasons can cause excessive weight gain. People some of them being mental health problems, which can not be dealt with by introducing more physical education classes. It is a very serious issue.

For instance, binge eating is an eating disorder that is overlooked by many people. It affects a person’s eating habits, making them unable to stop even if they want to. Therefore, I do not believe all overweight people can lose weight if the school system pushes them to do so.

Secondly, not every exercise is suitable for everybody. People have different bodies and forcing them all to do the same activities may not yield successful results in weight loss. Instead of physical education classes, gym memberships and personal trainers can be made more affordable for those in need. Overweight people should be encouraged to take care of their health, not be shamed for their weights. That is why I think physical education lessons in school are insufficient to solve this problem.

In conclusion, I strongly believe overweight people should not be all put in the same category. their needs should be assessed and they should receive the help they need accordingly, whether it is regarding physical or mental health.