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    Obesity is a growing global problem caused by consuming more calories than burned through diet and lack of exercise. As people eat larger portions and more snacks/fast food with high fat and sugar content, obesity rates are rising worldwide. Obesity leads to serious health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Experts predict the number of people with diabetes will double in the next 25 years due to obesity. Reducing screen time, banning junk food in schools, and increasing physical activity can help address the growing obesity problem.

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    Obesity is a growing global problem caused by consuming more calories than burned through diet and lack of exercise. As people eat larger portions and more snacks/fast food with high fat and sugar content, obesity rates are rising worldwide. Obesity leads to serious health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Experts predict the number of people with diabetes will double in the next 25 years due to obesity. Reducing screen time, banning junk food in schools, and increasing physical activity can help address the growing obesity problem.

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    Obesity is a growing global problem caused by consuming more calories than burned through diet and lack of exercise. As people eat larger portions and more snacks/fast food with high fat and sugar content, obesity rates are rising worldwide. Obesity leads to serious health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Experts predict the number of people with diabetes will double in the next 25 years due to obesity. Reducing screen time, banning junk food in schools, and increasing physical activity can help address the growing obesity problem.

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    MELTING POT WORKSHEET

    EXERCISE 2: BIGGER AND BIGGER

    Bigger and bigger


    By Brian Wyndham, Health Correspondent

    Obesity is now a problem all over the world, including The remedy
    in developing countries. Why does obesity exist in the
    Turn off the TV! These days, children start watching
    world today? Why is it a serious problem? And what can
    TV when they are two years old, and more and more
    we do about it?
    young children have TVs in their bedroom. A Columbia
    The definition University study found that children who have a TV in
    their bedroom have a higher chance of becoming obese
    Obesity happens when you take in more calories than
    than those who don’t.
    you use. If you eat more calories than you use, the body
    produces fat. Stop eating junk food! Many US schools have stopped
    serving junk food in their cafeterias. Others are banning
    The causes
    soft drinks, sweets and French fries, and are serving
    • In general, people eat more now than in the past. healthy food such as grilled chicken, salads, and fruit
    • Food contains more fat and sugar. juices in place of junk food.
    • People eat bigger meals.
    Exercise!
    • People eat more snacks and fast food.
    • People don’t exercise enough and spend more time Experts say a bad diet and little exercise are making
    watching TV. obesity a serious problem. Exercising is a great way to
    fight obesity and feel healthier.
    The problem

    The World Health Organization (WHO) says that obesity


    is a serious health problem. It causes heart disease, high
    blood pressure and diabetes. Experts say that the number
    of people with diabetes will double in the next 25 years.

    EXERCISE 3: TRUE OR FALSE


    Discuss the statements below in pairs. Are they true or false?

    1. Obesity is a problem only in developed countries.

    2. It happens if you eat too much fat.

    3. Diabetes will probably happen as a result of obesity.

    4. Children who have a television in their room are less likely to become obese.

    5. Many schools in the United States are trying to prevent obesity.

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