The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.

In western society, the proportion of children that are overweight has increased to nearly 20% in the

decade.

essay will discuss both the causes and effects of

disturbing trend.

It is considered by many that children in western society are now adding much

and

is a result of binge eating and lack of exercise for children.

, most children in western culture engage more in snacking and eating all kinds of

when they go out with their parents.

inappropriate eating causes the accumulation of fats.

, after several consumptions of these diets, they do not engage in exercise so as to burn off the accumulated fats.

leads to an excessive addition of

.

Children being overweight can have a negative impact on their lives. One of the negative effects is they being isolated from their peer groups.

, a

who has added so much

might look like an adult and when

comes to play with his or her mates, they tend to push the

away thinking that the

is an adult,

makes the person feel isolated.

, children having excessive

can lead to

as being stronger than their peers.

as development in physical appearances like muscles and excess fat deposits. These make their mates respect and fear them.

To conclude, there are so many causes and effects leading to children being overweight. I believe that if children are looked after properly,

issue

the excessive increase in

can be regulated.