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In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing.

What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?

A template is something that can be used over and over again to produce something. Template IELTS answers are normally very bad and I tell people never to use them because they don’t answer the question properly, but there is one exception.

In problem and solution Task 2 answers or causes and solutions Task 2 answers, you will normally use the following 4 paragraph structure :

Problem Solution :

1. Introduction

2. Problems

3. Solutions

4. Conclusion

Causes Solution:

For the third paragraph for both essays we can use a template answer. Let’s look at a sample essay first.

In some nations, people are getting heavier and standards of health and well-being are falling. This essay will suggest that the principal cause of these issues is the type of nourishment they are eating and submit a government education program as a viable solution, followed by a reasoned conclusion.

The main cause of the health crisis currently affecting so many individuals is over-consumption of poor quality sustenance. Convenience food and junk food, such as microwave dinners, chocolate bars, McDonald’s and pizza, have become a ubiquitous part of modern life. Eating too much of these high-fat meals causes many to gain weight and this has knock-on effects on someone’s general wellness. For example, the movie ‘Super Size Me’ demonstrated that a person who eats this kind of food all the time will not only get fat but also suffer from such things as raised blood pressure and even fatty liver disease.

The most practical solution to this problem is a government-sponsored awareness campaign. An effective advertising campaign could warn of the dangers of a poor diet and hopefully, raise awareness amongst the public. This raised awareness of the problem would lead many people starting a healthier regime. For example, the U.K. recently lobbied their citizens to eat 5 pieces of fruit and vegetables a day and this resulted in a dramatic decrease in obesity-related illnesses such as stroke and heart disease.

In summary, the current health crisis has been caused by an over-reliance on unhealthy food and states should curtail this by educating men and women on how to make healthier choices.

(250 words)

You will notice in the third paragraph I suggest that a government advertising campaign is the best solution. Luckily, for most problems- and I say most because there are always exceptions- a government campaign that educates people about the issue is always a good solution.

We can, therefore, use the following template:

The most practical solution to this problem is a government-sponsored awareness campaign. An effective advertising campaign could warn of the dangers of [X] and hopefully, raise awareness amongst the public. For example, the U.K. recently lobbied their citizens to [Y] and this resulted in [Z].

All you have to do is think about your particular question and then replace X, Y and Z.

Let’s try this with another question.

Question- In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour.

What do you think are the causes of this?

What solutions can you suggest?

The most practical solution to this problem is a government-sponsored awareness campaign. An effective advertising campaign could warn of the dangers of student misbehaviour and hopefully, raise awareness amongst the public. For example, the U.K. recently lobbied their citizens to teach their children about the importance of respecting teachers and this resulted in a dramatic improvement.

As you can see, I have used the same template paragraph but changed X, Y and Z to meet the requirements of my particular question.

I hope you found this post useful. I also have a complete lesson on IELTS problem solution essays that you might find useful.

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Scientists agree that many people eat too much junk food and it is damaging their health. Some people think that this problem can be solved by educating people, while others believe that education will not work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

THINGS TO REMEMBER

(1) Make sure you discuss BOTH sides. Aim for TWO ideas for each side, but you must have at least ONE for each.

(2) You can give your opinion in the CONCLUSION. In the introduction, you can just say you’re going to look at both sides before making a decision.

(3) Try to add some synonyms for the words you will frequently use (e.g. “junk food”), but only use them if you are sure it is a good replacement. For example, “fast food” is not necessarily a replacement for “junk food”.

NOTE – The following contains two sample essays: a simple one and an advanced one. The simple one has some linking vocabulary and useful terms included in bold. The advanced one is written at a Band 9 level.

Sample answer one (simple).

It is certainly true that people nowadays eat a lot of junk food and eating too much of this can be harmful to our health. While some believe that education can solve this problem, a significant number of people believe that education will not be effective.

People who support educating people about the dangers of junk food think that if fast food eaters knew exactly what they were eating, they would stop or at least reduce how much they eat. Junk food is available everywhere and is often cheap and marketed in an attractive way, so it seems like a good choice for consumers. However , people often do not know about the high levels of sugar, fat, and other things that are added to junk food to make it last longer and taste better. If they were educated about this, like smokers are about smoking, then they would be likely to eat less junk food or stop completely.

On the other hand , those who believe education will not work argue that people already know that junk food is not good for them, but they still keep eating it. No one believes that a candy bar is healthier than a piece of fruit. Moreover , warning labels on other harmful products, like cigarettes, are usually ignored because the product is so addictive.

Overall, it seems that education is part of the answer but not the whole one . Most people know that junk food is not good for us, but they continue to eat it. Therefore, apart from educating people, other solutions are needed, like higher taxes on junk food. (267 words)

SAMPLE ANSWER TWO (Advanced)

There is currently a consensus among scientists that excessive consumption of junk food has disastrous consequences for our health. To overcome this, many believe that education is key, but others argue that attempting to educate people is futile. The following discussion will look at both sides of the issue before attempting to reach a conclusion on the effectiveness of education in relation to curbing the effects of junk food.

Advocates of education state that if people truly knew what substances they were putting into their bodies and the deleterious effects those substances have, they would immediately cut down on junk food, or even eliminate it from their diet. Because junk food is often presented in bright packaging and appealing names, it is necessary to address this imbalance by making people aware of what the ‘food’ they are eating consists of.

However, those who believe education is doomed to fail state that most consumers are already fully aware of the dangers of junk food, but continue to eat it because they are addicted or because they simply do not care about the risks. For example, cigarette smokers regularly ignore the warning labels on cigarette packs even though smoking is probably more dangerous than eating junk food.

To conclude, it seems that education alone is not enough to counter the harm caused by over-indulging in junk food because an individual’s awareness of the risks is not enough to stop them from purchasing junk food. While education can be helpful, it is necessary to also implement stronger measures, such as raising taxes on junk food or banning the sale to vulnerable groups, like children. (271 words)

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Writing Task 2 - Junk food prevented by education

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Re: Writing Task 2 - Junk food prevented by education

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jennyj wrote: Scientists agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food. Some people think that the answer to this problem is to educate people. Others think education will not work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. ~~~ According to scientists, junk food is a serious cause of people’s health problems. There are numerous solutions that have been suggested to tackle this, one of which is education. However, while some believe that education plays a key role in solving the problem, others argue that it would not be the most effective solution. This essay will discuss both opinions while agreeing with the view that education will not work in this case. On one hand, t here are definitely reasons why some consider education as a fundamental solution for the junk food problem. Firstly, education is commonly believe d to be able to change people’s perspective on junk food. Specifically, if they are well-educated about the negative influence of junk food on health, they would be fully aware of the risks the y t ake when consuming th at kind of food. As a result, they might choose a healthier diet to keep them fit and free from diseases. Secondly, education is also believed to have a butterfly effect, which means well-educated individuals can also educate others around them, resulting in widespread awareness of the negative effects of junk food. Nevertheless, I believe that education sh ould not be considered as the key answer to this problem. One of the main reasons is that people’s perspective may not be the only element that affects their decision when choosing food for meals. By virtue of mass media, people nowadays may already be well-informed of the negative influence of junk food. However, due to their busy life, which means they might usually be in a hurry, a meal of junk food can help them save time, leading to increasing junk food consumption. Secondly, although they are fully aware of the possible health problems caused by junk food, people may keep eating this kind of food, believing tha t t he rapid development of medication can treat any resulting health problems. As a result, people may allow themselves to indulge in junk food no matter what type of health risks are involved . In conclusion, education can be a great solution for the junk food problem, but it should be implemented along with others solutions to reduce the amount of junk food consum ed .

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IELTS Model Essay: Problems-Solutions Essay (weight and health)

Here is another of my IELTS model essays for IELTS Writing Task 2 . It’s a problems-solutions essay question:

In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?

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This task is asking you to discuss the CAUSES of the problem – why are people gaining weight, and why they less fit and healthy? – and to suggest some SOLUTIONS.

Note: you must discuss the CAUSES of the problem, not the problem itself. If you discuss the problem of being overweight (e.g. you write about diabetes and heart disease), then your band score for Task Response will be limited, probably to Band 5.

One potential problem with this task is there is a lot you could write about! But if you want a high band score, it’s better to write a few ideas in detail , rather than a lot of ideas briefly.

Note: in my plan I’ve clearly separated “increasing weight” from “decreasing health and fitness”, and I’ve developed one clear idea for each. The causes of these problems probably overlap, so you could write about the causes together…but if you get a mean IELTS examiner, they might think you haven’t covered all parts of the question. So to be safe, I’ve dealt with the causes separately.

too much carbohydrate in food, e.g. sugary drinks, junk food with rice and pasta
people take car everywhere, no walking
more people do seated work in offices than in past
Governments need to force food producers to reduce sugar content, e.g. with sugar tax
Increase fuel tax to make car travel more expensive
Personal resonsibility: walk more, watch what you eat

So that’s my plan. Now I know what to write. Here’s my essay.

Over the last few decades, rising obesity and a drop in people’s overall health and fitness have become a major concern in many countries, especially those in the developed world.

One of the main causes of increasing weight amongst the population is because so much food and drink contains large amounts of carbohydrates. Junk food, for example, tends to contain high quantities of cheap pasta and rice, while soft drinks often contain large amounts of sugar. If these carbohydrates are not burned up through exercise, they will simply be converted by the body into fat, leading to weight gain.

However, people are getting less exercise, which means that not only will they gain weight, they will also experience lower levels of health and fitness. One of the main reasons for this lack of exercise is our increasingly sedentary lifestyle. Whereas in the past, many people used to be engaged in manual labour such as factory work or farming, today they are more likely to be sat in an office hunched over a computer. Add to that the fact that people are more likely to commute to work by car, rather than walk or cycle, and we can see why people are getting fatter and less healthy.

There are some solutions to this problem that governments could provide, such as a sugar tax. In countries where this has been introduced, such as the U.K., this has led to drinks’ manufacturers reducing the amount of sugar in their products. I also feel that higher levels of tax on petrol might make car drivers think twice about whether they should really take the car out on the road. Ultimately, however, it is up to individuals to take more responsibility for their own health and fitness. They could make the effort to walk more and take the car less, and make better choices regarding their diet using information that is widely available on the Internet.

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IELTS writing task 2: How to write a causes solution essay

Step by step guide to writing an IELTS causes solution essay.

Updated : January 2024

A common type of IELTS task 2 essay is a problem solution or causes solution essay. Here you will need to write about the causes of the problem in main body one and recommendations or possible solutions that could solve the issue in main body two. I could have a 3rd body paragraph but I prefer the 2 main body approach.

In this lesson we will look at:

1. A good structure for a causes/problem solution essay. 2. How to analyse the question. 3. Tips on thinking of ideas for the essay. 4. Getting ideas effectively. 5. How to paraphrase the question and write a good introduction. 6. How to build main body paragraphs. 7. How to write an effective conclusion. 8. Model Answer.

In this type of IELTS essay, you can either write about 2 problems and 2 solutions or just 1 problem and 1 solution as long as you develop and extend your ideas. Both are fine there is no one particular magic structure that will guarantee a high band score.

Example of one problem one solution structure.

Analyse the question.

This is the first thing that needs to be done before getting ideas or writing anything. Let’s look at the question.

All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both children and adults. What are the reasons for this rise in obesity, How could it be tackled?

Keywords: all over the world, societies, a growing problem, obesity, affects children and adults,

(The general topic is about obesity, however, we need to focus on the issues. Keywords such as “all over the world” “societies” ” affects children/adults” “growing problem” It is important to write about the issues by looking at the keywords, not just a general essay on obesity.)

Instruction words: These words show what kind of essay you will need to write, there are 5 essay types and each structure is different. In this case, the instruction words are: “what are the reasons for this? ” and “how could it be tackled?” . I have to write about the reasons for the problem and how can the problem be solved. This is a causes solution essay.

Tips on getting ideas for the essay.

1. listing pros and cons or problems and solutions:.

This idea might work well for a problem solution essay or an advantage disadvantage essay but for the other types of essay, it might not work very well. You just list problems on the left and solutions on the right. (I will use this method in this lesson.) but remember we only choose one or two problems and solutions to write about.

This took me about 2 minutes to list them, so now I need to select just 1 or 2 problems and 1 or 2 solutions and write about those. I do not need all these ideas, be selective here.

Important: do not just write a list of problems in the essay. You have to explain the causes of the problem and give specific examples and a suggestion for what action should be taken in the body paragraphs. You only need to write about 1 or 2 problems and suggest solutions. Don’t waste time brainstorming ideas or going into too much detail because you will not have time.

2. Asking questions to yourself:

This technique is very useful for getting ideas quickly, remember that you don’t have much preparation time before writing. So you write a statement and ask yourself questions, like having a conversation with yourself. This works well for an opinion essay or discussion essay.

By the way, you can just use one problem and one solution and still get a Band 7 if the essay is well supported and developed.

You have a little conversation with yourself to get ideas and then write some notes. Imagine you are with a friend and they are having a conversation with you about this topic. Keep it short though because you have to now think of paraphrasing the question and writing a thesis statement.

Giving Examples

You do not need to be an expert on the topic, but you need to give an opinion and support it with specific examples. Another thing to bear in mind is the specific examples you give do not have to be accurate. For example, if I say “the consumption of fast food in the UK has risen by 24% since 2002 “ that sounds fine, but if I say “ it has risen by 98% “ then that just doesn’t sound believable.

Click this link on how to give examples in body paragraphs.

Tip: The IELTS test is not a general knowledge test. It is designed to test your English ability and the way you can back up your arguments with examples. Many students are scared and think their facts, opinions or statistics will be cross-checked. The examiner is not going to check online to see if your facts or statistics are correct, they just don’t have time to do that.

How to paraphrase the question and write an effective introduction.

Now it is time to paraphrase the question for the introduction and add a thesis statement. Here is the question again.

Paraphrased version:

Nations worldwide are dealing with the increasing issue of obesity. This is a cause for concern for all age groups.

These are the words and phrases that I have paraphrased using synonyms.

All over the world – Worldwide
Societies – Nations
Are facing a growing problem with.. – Are dealing with the increasing issue of…
This problem affects both children and adults – This is a cause for concern for all age groups

Have you noticed that I didn’t paraphrase everything? It is not necessary to change every single word. Also, I changed the phrase “All over the world, societies are….” to a much simpler “ Nations worldwide” . It’s not just about paraphrasing words with synonyms the grammar can be slightly altered too. Now I need to state the causes of the problems and possible solutions in the Thesis statement.

The Thesis Statement.

There are two main causes, overconsumption of fast food and a lack of exercise. Possible solutions would be a government tax on fast food and special incentives on gym membership to get people exercising.’

Keep the thesis statement short and to the point. Another method is to state the causes of the problem and refer to the fact that there are possible solutions to the issue. This means you will have a much more concise thesis statement. Example below.

This is caused by overconsumption of fast food and a lack of exercise, however, some steps can be taken to resolve this.

Remember: Your main body paragraphs will reflect the thesis statement so you must plan your thesis statement well.

Here is the introduction in full.

Nations worldwide are dealing with the increasing issue of obesity. This is a cause for concern for all age groups. There are two main causes, overconsumption of fast food and lack of exercise. Possible solutions would be a government tax on fast food and special incentives for gym membership to get people exercising.

This introduction is around 54 words. Keep it concise it is not necessary to have a long introduction.

Main body paragraphs.

I have chosen 2 key problems which are fast food and lack of exercise so I want to stick with those and not go off onto another topic. Do not suddenly change your ideas in the middle of writing you will lose time. Take a look at the idea below.

One of the reasons people are becoming obese these days is that they eat junk food like hamburgers and chips. The solution is for the government to raise taxes on fast food.

Is there enough detail here? Is there anything missing from this paragraph? How can I improve it? The answer is that I need more detail and a specific example, not just a general example . I need to explain what can be done to solve the problem. I can also write about what the result of the solution could be.

In this case, I will go with 2 causes 2 solutions

Key: Green = main topic sentence, Blue = give an explanation, Purple = give an example, Orange = give a possible solution, Grey = result of the possible solution (you don’t have to use this though)

One of the reasons that people are becoming overweight these days is that they are eating more junk food, ready meals and convenience food rather than cooking healthy meals at home. This is because many people tend to lead a busy life and after a long day at work it is easier to just buy ready meals in the supermarket or get a takeaway. For instance, In the UK sales of these types of foods have risen dramatically since 1990. This is due to busy people seeing cooking at home as time-consuming. To tackle this issue the government should take steps to increase tax on high fat, high sugar or unhealthy foods. Therefore consumers would think twice about the foods they consume, which could lead to them losing weight.

Now I will use the same technique to write the main body 2 paragraph about lack of exercise.

Another problem that needs to be considered is the lack of exercise. As a result of leading a busy life or work pressures, many people are just too tired to go to the gym or join a sports club. For example, after a hard day at work, most people prefer to just come home and sit in front of the TV. It goes without saying that when people have time off they tend to relax rather than going to a gym. One possible solution is for employers to consider the health and well being of their employees and offer in-house company gyms or special incentives, such as discounts to join a sports or fitness club. If this is implemented it would have a positive effect on peoples health and a reduction in weight gain.

Some key phrases for introducing the causes of the problem and giving solutions

Problem: One of the main reasons for….. Solution : To tackle this issue…..
Problem: Another problem to consider is… Solution : One possible solution is….
Problem : One main cause of……. Solution : The way forward could be to…..
Problem: A particular cause for concern is … Solution: To solve this problem…

Examples for introducing problems:  

One of the main reasons for people becoming overweight these days is that they are eating junk food, ready meals and convenience food…
Another problem that needs to be considered is the lack of exercise…..

Grammar for showing possible results/outcomes:  

Therefore, consumers would think twice about the food they consume…..
As a result, this would have a positive effect on peoples health…..
Unless action is taken, the problem will get worse……
If the government takes steps to address the issue, the problem could be resolved…
This would result in a reduction of obesity/This would lead to a reduction in obesity…

Key point on giving examples in body paragraphs: Something that is important for backing up your supporting points is giving specific examples, such as “In the UK sales of these types of food have risen dramatically since 1990” . You can give statistics but they are not really necessary. The examiner is not going to google your information and check. The aim of this is to show how you can use examples to back up your points.

How to write a good conclusion.

Now let’s take a look at the conclusion. Here you need to briefly summarise the 2 problems and 2 solutions with a recommendation or prediction sentence.

Key: Green = cohesive device, Orange = summarise the 2 problems, Blue = summarise the 2 solutions, Purple = recommendation or prediction sentence

In conclusion, being overweight is an increasing issue because of consumption of fast food, convenience foods and lack of exercise due to work commitments. The government needs to look at taxing fast food and companies should set up incentives for gyms, sports or fitness clubs. Unless this issue is tackled soon, then the problem of obesity will lead to a higher mortality rate in the future.

The last sentence is optional (the recommendation prediction sentence) but this is a good idea to include if you think the essay is under 250 words.  The conclusion should briefly repeat the main points you were writing about in the main bodies of the essay. Be sure to keep the conclusion short and simple, about 3 sentences is enough.

You must write a conclusion, If you do not write a conclusion you will lose a Band score in task response. One useful method is to paraphrase your introduction in the conclusion.

Examples of cohesive devices to conclude.

In conclusion
To conclude

Just choose one of these in the conclusion. Some words that should not be used to conclude are ‘ All in all, Finally, Lastly, in the end, In a nutshell, I reckon … ‘ don’t use these, they are informal or are inappropriate.

Model Answer (2 causes 2 solutions)

Nations worldwide are dealing with the increasing issue of obesity. This is a cause for concern for all age groups. There are two main causes, over-consumption of fast food and lack of exercise. Possible solutions would be a government tax on fast food and special incentives for gym membership to get people exercising.

One of the reasons that people are becoming overweight these days is that they are eating more junk food, ready meals and convenience food rather than cooking healthy meals at home. This is because many people tend to lead a busy life after a long day at work it is easier to just buy ready meals in the supermarket or get a takeaway. For instance, In the UK, sales of these types of foods have risen considerably since 1990, this is due to busy people seeing cooking at home as time-consuming. To tackle this issue the government should take steps to increase the tax on high fat, high sugar or unhealthy foods. Therefore, consumers would think twice about the foods they consume, which could lead to them losing weight.

Another problem that needs to be considered is the lack of exercise. As a result of leading a hectic life with pressures at work, many people are just too tired to go to the gym or join a sports club. For example, after a hard day at work, most people prefer to just come home and sit in front of the TV. Furthermore, when people have time off they tend to relax rather than go to a gym. One possible solution is for employers to consider the health and well being of their employees and offer in-house company gyms or special incentives, such as discounts to join a sports or fitness club. If this is implemented it would have a positive effect on peoples health and a reduction in weight gain.

In conclusion, being overweight is an increasing issue because of consumption of fast food, convenience foods and not enough exercise due to work commitments. The government needs to look at taxing fast food and companies should set up incentives for gyms, sports or fitness clubs.

Note: The essay doesn’t have to be this long , I did this for example purposes only, aim for around 260 to 290 words as you will not have the time to write a long essay in the exam.

There is no magic structure that can guarantee you a high band score for an IELTS essay. You can have 1 problem 1 solution as long as it is well supported or 2 problems 2 solutions or a 3rd body paragraph.

Just work with whatever you feel comfortable with. The essay must have an introduction and a conclusion though, and no more than 3 body paragraphs.

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I would like to appreciate the way you explained each and everything in a very simple and concise way. Appreciated.

Thanks, glad it was useful.. Ray

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IELTS Writing Task 2 Discursive Essay of Band 8.0 – Topic : Health and Food

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Scientists agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food. Some people think that the answer to this problem is to educate people. Others think education will not work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Introduction

Paraphrase the topic of the essay.
Give an insight into what can be expected from the essay.
Paragraph 1- On the one hand, education can stop people from further damaging their health by consuming fast food. From my perspective, although many eat fast food because of its affordability, the root cause of this lies in the fact that they are not adequately educated about the damaging consequences of junk food consumption, and the benefits of healthy eating.
On the other hand, education alone will not work. The fact is that many people who are aware of the consequences of eating junk food are unduly pessimistic.

Conclude the topic of the essay by making an inference from it.

Sample Essay

Fast food has been proven to be the main culprit of obesity and other diet-related diseases, however, the habit of eating an excessive amount of fast food has never lost momentum. One school of thought holds that education can rectify this situation. However, there is still much scepticism about the effect of education. In this essay, both of these viewpoints will be analysed.

On the one hand, education can stop people from further damaging their health by consuming fast food. From my perspective, although many eat fast food because of its affordability, the root cause of this lies in the fact that they are not adequately educated about the damaging consequences of junk food consumption, and the benefits of healthy eating. According to recent studies conducted in the neighbourhoods where fast food stores are easily accessible, more than two-quarters of the residents know or care little about what they are consuming and how it can affect their health.

On the other hand, education alone will not work. The fact is that many people who are aware of the consequences of eating junk food are unduly pessimistic. In other words, they are often in denial and convince themselves that unhealthy habits are not as terrible as the media want them to believe. Secondly, it is very difficult for fast food eaters to reduce their dependency on fast food because it contains many addictive artificial flavours.

All things considered, education is one viable solution to put a stop to the obesity epidemic, but it does not suffice. I feel that more efforts should be made to combat obesity.

To be the main culprit of: be the main reason for
To lose momentum: become unpopular
Accessible (adj. ) easily bought
Because of its affordability: because it is cheap
To be in denial: be unwilling to accept
Reduce dependency: become less dependent
Obesity epidemic: the problem of obesity
It does not suffice: it is not enough.
Combat (v.) fight against

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In the wake of deteriorating and appalling health conditions of people today, scientists hold unhealthy food as the prime driving force behind it. Some people conjecture that this problem could be contained with proper education, while others don’t believe that could alleviate the issue alone. In this essay, we shall look upon both aspects and how the latter opinion is somehow correct.

The junk food on the platter has been considerably thriving owing to people’s convenience when it comes to having processed food just a doorstep away. A surge in the junk food market and its consumption, as some people say, is due to the oblivion of the generation and society, at large, today. People are ignorant when it comes to the causative, hazardous and catastrophic dynamics of such unhealthy, pernicious and st times, unhygienic food items that may render them frail, severely ill and deficient in the terms of nutrition. Hence, as is proposed by some, the government should take necessary steps in acknowledging and making people aware of such routine and dietary patterns that in the long run, could even be fatal.

However, education and information alone can’t wrap up the wound as people despite knowing the ill effects tend to drag such health sermons at the back seat and hence go by the sporadic sensation of taste. Technology and the modern digital era is most certainly the first and primary cause of it, as now the favourite food is just a “Click & Buy ” away. Not just that, with the upsurge of the digital epoch, the very idea and reflection of it of making the lives easier has indeed, made the lifestyle unhealthier than ever. Sedentary lifestyle, dormant state, frozen feet and barren body are just some of the deleterious physical effects of it, without even getting to the other aspects of it. With a wide plethora of options and alternatives which comes along with the new age, people choose the best ones. Now in order to keep up with the ever-growing demand and neck-jolting strife, the inculcation of the tastier and hazardous sweet poisons to the food material grows. The more people get away with the gustatory aspect of it, the worse they do with their physiologies. In such a case, education alone can’t tackle the demon of junk food, rather limiting and monitoring the advertisements or even precautions while advertising it should be acknowledged. Increasing the taxes on junk foods could yet again be a great alternative as money matters.

With this we can safely conclude that other than education alone there are some different prophylactic measures that could be taken to halt and digress the fast-moving junk food trend, thereby, saving people from the perils of derelict health.

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IELTS essay, topic: Nowadays people waste a lot of food, why is this happening and how to reduce waste?

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Nowadays people waste a lot of food that was bought from shops and restaurants. Why do you think people waste food? What can be done to reduce the amount of food they throw away?

At the time when famines heavily strike impoverished third world countries, many people living in wealthy countries waste tremendous amounts of food daily. In my opinion, understanding the probable reasons of this phenomenon is important and may lead us to some applicable solutions that will result in reducing food waste.

The low cost of food seems to be one of the obvious reasons, exacerbating the problem. Due to the revolutionary technological achievements, people have increased both the quality and the quantity of their crops. In turn, according to the laws of supply and demand, the prices of the crops have immensely dropped. A recent study of the FAO stated that the global crops prices have dropped 50 per cent over the last decade. This enabled people to buy excessive amounts of food without a real need.

Furthermore, the absence of strict regulations to discourage or punish this attitude can also be considered a major cause. Not everyone is aware that wasting food may create problems. Consequently, they are likely to resist any calls for controlling the consumption of dietary supplies unless they are forced by the power of law. Several countries in the world saw a drop in their national food waste after implementing a ban on the excessive purchasing of food.

Fortunately, there are some possible approaches that can be adopted by both people and governments. Firstly, raising the awareness of this issue is immensely important. Using social media platforms can draw public attention to the potential dangers of food waste and how communities can confront it. Secondly, enforcing laws that prohibit the wasting of food by people and companies will deter such harmful practice.

In conclusion, the decreased price of food as well as lack of regulations allowed the unfortunate trend of throwing away food to continue. I believe that creating awareness and legislation are parts of a straightforward solution to this issue.

The writer explored the reasons for throwing away food and suggested some solutions, effortlessly conveying his/her ideas in this well-written IELTS essay. The information is presented in an orderly, logical and coherent way. A wide range of vocabulary is used in this written response. The sentence structures are varied and the vocabulary is impressive. Overall, this essay could achieve IELTS Band 8.

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Visiting restaurants and ordering food online have become quite prevalent these days. This trend, however, has resulted in significant wastage of food. This essay will explore the possible reasons and provide solutions to combat this problem.

There is a plethora of reasons for significant amounts of food wastage. The primary cause is the availability of food items from food joints, at lowered prices. In other words, customers order more food that they can consume, simply because it is available at cheaper rates. Consequently, they end up disposing of excessive, leftover food. Secondly, with the availability of online food delivery websites and applications, like Swiggy and Zomato, people order food items without being mindful of their needs. As a result, more food is available, simply to be thrown away the next day.

To counter the issue of restaurant food wastage, a multitude of steps can be taken. Various online initiatives are available; whereby, people can ask volunteers from organizations that take away leftover food, at no cost to the consumer, and provide it to the needy people. This strategy has proven to be immensely effective in reducing food wastage in the past few years. Furthermore, customers should be mindful and attentive while ordering food. In other words, ordering food should be based on the appetite of a person, and not merely on food prices. For instance, if food delivery applications or physical restaurants, have awareness sections that ask a person to order mindfully, it will serve as a reminder to the person, to only order food that they are likely to fully consume. Optimal application of these measures can subsequently alleviate food wastage problem.

To conclude, low food prices and ordering food online or otherwise, in a non-attentive manner are the two main causes of food wastage. Few steps can be taken to curb this issue, including effective usage of websites to allow people to take away leftover food items, and websites can be customized to prompt a person to only order as much as they really need.

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Essay Task 2

How to Write Problem Solution Essay in IELTS

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IELTS problem-solution tasks are the easiest of the IELTS essay types as you are required to explain the given problem(s) and provide some relevant suggestions/solutions. In this IELTS Task 2 Writing guide, we will take a look at how to produce a well-written essay for an IELTS writing task 2 problem and solution task.

1.1 understanding the question, 1.2 example problem/solution questions.

Essay Structure for Problem/Solution Essays
3.1 Identify key words and phrases

3.2 Organise your ideas

3.3 identify vocabulary, 4.1 introduction, 4.2 main body paragraphs, 4.3 conclusion.

5.1 Complete the sample problem/solution essay

5.2 Problem Solution Sample Essay

1. problem/solution overview.

A problem and solution essay is a common type of IELTS writing task 2 essay question .

Remember, there are five main types of writing task 2 questions:

Advantage/disadvantage
Double question
Problem/solution

You will have 40 minutes to write at least 250 words which you use to explain one or more of the following

A common problem/ problems in the world
A cause/causes of a problem
A possible solution/solutions

There are a few different ways that a problem/solution question may be worded and it is important to understand exactly what you are being asked to do.

Here are the three main types of problem/solution question aims:

Write about a problem and possible solutions to that problem
Write about a cause of a problem and possible solutions
Only write about the solutions

And here are some ways the question may be worded for each aim:

What problems arise from this and how can they be tackled?
What do you think the causes are? What are the solutions?
What solution can you suggest to deal with this problem?

Identifying common synonyms in the instruction words will also help you to identify the aim:

Problem : Situation; resulting in…; issue

Cause : Reason; why

The only solution : address; present; solve; improve; tackle; remedy; deal with

Take the time to read the question carefully! It is a common mistake to answer the wrong question.

Here are some example problem/solution questions. Try to work out what the aim is for each question:

The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what solutions can you suggest?

Also, read the following IELTS Essay Writing Guides

IELTS Discussion Type Questions
Double Question IELTS Essay Topics
Opinion-based Task 2 IELTS Guide
IELTS Advantage Disadvantage Essay Type

Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems. Identify two serious ones and suggest ways that governments and individuals can tackle these problems.

One problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion What do you think the causes are? What solutions can you suggest?

More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and others are on the endangered list. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve the problem?

In many developing countries, there is a problem with declining quality of air and water from both industry and construction. What measures could be taken to prevent this?

2. Essay Structure for Problem/Solution Essays

You will see more than one way to structure a problem/solution IELTS essay. We’ve given you two options to choose from that are nice and easy to follow and enable you to produce a clear and cohesive essay everytime:

Essay structure 1

Essay structure 2

Note that essay structure 2 suggests that it is an option to write about more than one problem and solution . In fact, the essay question will usually ask for problems and solutions in the plural.

However, it is acceptable to write about one problem and solution so that you fully develop your ideas rather than rushing through your essay and missing any important examples or explanations.

Why not time yourself writing an essay in test conditions and see what option works for you!

3. Planning your Problem/Solution Essay

Taking the time to plan your essay will really make a big difference. Read on for some useful tips to help your planning.

3.1 Identify keywords and phrases

It’s a good idea to start your planning by confirming the topic of your essay by locating the topic words .

Here’s the question for our model 9 band writing task 2 answer at the end of this guide:

Some people think that children nowadays are spending an excessive amount of time watching TV or using a computer or mobile phone.

Describe some of the problems that too much screen time can have for children , and what can be done to tackle them .

The topic of this essay is about the amount of time children spend using screens (TV, computer, mobile phones).

By looking at the instruction words , we can see this question also asks for problems and solutions in the plural form (although remember it is ok to focus on a single problem and solution in the exam).

A list is a great way to organise your ideas before you start writing your IELTS essay about problem and solution. Your ideas do not have to be elaborate or in-depth, just put pen to paper and start to jot down some ideas for an IELTS essay. You could choose to only write down ideas you will use in your essay, or you might end up with more than you need (we suggest ticking off the ideas you use to avoid repetition)

We have used a simple bullet point list to note down ideas for our model essay:

Childhood obesity
Mental health issues
Targeted junk food adverts

Solutions :

Government incentives for active children
Limited screen time imposed by parents
Lessons to educate children on the dangers of too much screen time
Restrictions on adverts at certain times

Writing down any useful vocabulary for IELTS that comes to mind during the planning process could improve your score in Lexical resources . Ask yourself if you know any idioms, collocations or other unusual IELTS essay vocabulary linked to your essay topic.

4. Writing your Problem/Solution Essay

There are three key things to include in your problem/solution introduction:

Paraphrase the given IELTS statement and question
State the problem/cause/solution
State what your essay will do

To successfully paraphrase the statement, you can use synonyms, change the word order or change the word class (e.g from a noun to an adjective). The tricky part is making sure you keep the meaning of the statement the same. Look what we’ve done for our model answer:

You can also briefly state what your essay will do using an outline statement . Here’s an example sentence:

This essay will look at these problems in more detail and propose some solutions.

For each problem or cause you write about, you should create a topic sentence which introduces each main idea.

Here are some possible ways you could structure your topic sentences:

One major problem connected to _____ is…
Another issue is that…
A final problem is the…
One cause of ____ is …
One reason for ____ is …
A further way to explain ____ is …
One contributing factor to ____ is…

You could also use the structure that + a clause. Here are some examples:

One major problem connected to childrens’ health is lack of exercise .

Another issue is that there are a large amount of junk food advertisements on television aimed at children .

As well as language for problems, you will also need to introduce solutions to these problems. Even though the topic of your essay will be different, you can learn language chunks/sentence starters to do this. Take a look at these examples:

To deal with this problem, _____ could …
The way forward might be for _____ to …
The solution is for people to …
In order to solve this issue, _____ should …

When you provide a solution, it is a good idea to keep the actor of the sentence more general, for example:

The government

You can also learn lexical chunks related to solutions to common problems. Here are just a few suggestions for our model answer:

The government could bring in a law to ban junk food advertising.
The government could allocate more money to healthy eating campaigns.
Parents could set aside time in the day to do activities as a family away from screens.
Schools could employ more physical education teachers to improve students’ fitness levels.

We’ve used the tips above to create the following body paragraphs:

Your conclusion for any IELTS writing task 2 essay is very important as without it, you will not score above a band score 6.0 in Task achievement .

Always make your conclusion easy to identify for the examiner by starting with:

In conclusion,…
To conclude,…
To sum up,…
In summary,…

Now you will need to paraphrase (again) what you have written for your introduction in your own words. Compare out model answer introduction and conclusion:

You can also include the following points in your conclusion (it is not necessary to include all the points):

State the seriousness of the problem (we’ve used the phrase ‘ increasingly serious ’)
Suggest who you think should solve the problem (we’ve gone with a balance between the government and parents )
Make suggestions about what to do in the future (we’ve kept this general: ‘ reducing the amount of screen time ’)
State what might happen if nothing is done to solve the problem (again, we’ve kept this general to reduce the word count: ‘ these problems will only intensify ’)

5. Example Problem/Solution Essay and Exercise

Below you will find the complete problem/ solution essay that we have been using throughout this guide, except we have removed some of the keywords.

Your task is to select the missing words and complete the sample answer. Good luck!

5.1 Complete the Sample Problem/Solution Essay

Describe some of the problems that too much screen time can have for children, and what can be done to tackle them.

Nowadays, governments and health experts around the world have become increasingly concerned about the general health of children. They are particularly worried about problems caused by too much time spent in front of a TV, computer or mobile. This essay will look at these problems in more detail and propose some solutions.

One major problem connected to childrens’ health is lack of exercise: in recent years , the amount of time children spend being sedentary in front of a screen has increased drastically, and as a result, childrens’ fitness levels have plummeted. This is a significant problem in the USA, for example , where children spend an increasing amount of time watching a TV screen. To try and solve this problem, governments should implement incentives for children that spend more time being active, such as giving vouchers for sport equipment or free tickets to sporting events.

Another issue is that there are a large amount of junk food advertisements on television aimed at children. This means that children are being targeted to buy unhealthy junk food and processed meals which can lead to weight and other health problems due to the high amounts of fat and sugar in the food. The answer could be for the government to ban these adverts at certain times of the day. If they did this, children would not be subjected to these unhealthy marketing tactics.

To sum up, there is no doubt that the problem of too much screen time is becoming increasingly serious for the youth of today. Unless action is taken urgently, these problems will only intensify. My opinion is that responsibility for reducing the amount of time in front of a screen lies mainly with the government, but also with the parents.

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IELTS - Junk food consumption Vs Health

Sogdiana 1 / 1 Jan 30, 2014 #1 "It is noticeable that fast food consumption has increased substaintially during the last 10 years. discuss it`s impact on environment and health." Junk food or Fast food as it often reffered to become more popular and common in our society nowadays.People, especially children are the most vulnerable group affected by the accessibility of the junk food because of the numerous snack machines they have in educational institutions.Day by day they become more enhanced and easied the process of producing, thus increasing the number of consumers. This alarming fact indicates polluted environment. Fast food initially seemed like the best solution for profitable business brought up to consumering society and contaminated environment as the result. Cups, plates and others that have been produced cheaply so that it can be thrown away after it has been used. Tinned and overpackaged food causing damages or what is worse cause dangerous viruses jeoparadizing people`s health. Health problems that we can observe now are gradually become a serious question.A number of people suffering from obesity, especially in western countries significantly increasing every year.Consuming meals rich in cholesterol jeoparadize the human`s health and often cause indigestion and cardiovascular deseases as a consequence.Obesity, however should not only be blamed on fast food industry since any other meal even if it prepared at home can have as much amount of lipid and amino acids as the former. As far as I concerned about physical condition I would prefer to hold healthy lifestyle with the minimum or no junk food in there. And I beleive if everyone will care about health and will not spend too much time satisfying starvation and hammer in intestines with mutton will preserve not only health, but help to reduce the level of pollution as well. I want you to help me with my writting in order to know my weak points. Will be very gratefull if you give me appropriate solutions and comments.Thank you in advance))

Alison 5 / 13 Jan 30, 2014 #3 Be careful with the vocabularies. And try to improve word choice.

OP Sogdiana 1 / 1 Jan 30, 2014 #5 Thank you very much. Sure that all the advices will help me next time.

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Most of the people enjoy sports becasue of the thrill involved in it. However some sport being dangerous, many people are of the opinion that such sports needs to be banned to prevent injury and accidents. However I am of the opinion that such sports should be left to a person choice. Many sports are thrilling. This makes the sports challenging and exciting. Mostly sports involved with racing or climbing are regarded as the most dangerous sports. In car racing , if any mishap occurs like failure of the equipments or the driver loses control of the vehicle. This will result in an injury or a major accident. Such accident may result to death of the driver or the spectator around. Similarly, accident do occur in rock climbing too. A small mistake in the wrong place could prove fatal.Such sports that has thrill and challenges influence the minds of the young teens. They tend to take it as a challenge and without proper training and safety precaution and guidance risk their life in performing these stunts. To prevent such influence over the youth many people do insist ban on such sports. However, dangerous sports are often performed by trained professional. They undergo tremendous training and also ensure all safety measures are in place prior to performing such dangerous sports. For example high speed cars are equipped with seat belt and air bag to prevent the driver from an impact due to an accident. Similarly people doing rock climbing have secondary retention hooks that will prevent them from falling from such height. Even in less dangerous sports like cricket, the batsmen take precaution by wearing helmet and pads to protect them from the ball. In fact sports which involves risk, makes a person strong not only in mind but also in his body. There have been instances of death even in less dangerous sports like cricket too. Recently a person died of head injury due to the ball striking him on his head. So it is not right ban such sport too. In conclusion, sports are activities that involve risk and that make a person a sport man. If there is no risk, there would definitely be no enjoyment and it would no longer be called a sport but a mere activity. So according to me it is upon a person’s choice to play or watch a particular sport irrespective of the thrill.

Obesity in children is a topical issue and some people believe that watching television is a big contributing factor. While the are other causes to this problem, I agree that watching TV plays a significant role.

Time spent watching television has increased nowadays. This is because there are now so many channels that children find it difficult to resist the temptation of being glued to the TV most of the time. The resultant sedentary lifestyle will result in undesirable weight gain. While following their favourite channels they will be eating and drinking. Dieticians have proved that if one eats while absorbed in their favourite movie, they eat more than the desired share. The combination of reduced physical activity and consuming more food than necessary are a perfect ingredient for obesity.

The big challenge that we face is how to stop this epidemic of obesity in children. At home, the parents can limit the time spent watching television by establishing a specific time when the screen will be shut off. They can also come have dinner together as a family and the TV is switched off during this time. The other suggestion is to promote physical activities at home and at school . Gargets like pedometers which count the number of steps one makes per day can be used. So those who have the highest number of steps in a class can be acknowledged. Giving rewards to the best performers, though controversial, may stimulate children to be more active and spent less time watching the TV.

In conclusion, watching TV has a significant contribution in children’s overweight problems. Solutions to this problem include measures that will limit the time that children spent following TV programmes and promoting other activities that make them more active.

I think obesity is not the right word to use. The question tackles about weight problems which could either be weight gain or weight loss.

Most children these days spend their precious time just by watching movies ,video clips and series dramas on television at home .Although this could led to overweight and obesity , however ,some support this habit since they fear that their kids might go out with other peers and learn drug addiction, improper manners .But in my opinion this strict seeing of television and other visual technologies definately have negative impact not only on weight but also on their mental creative capacity . To begin with ,it is not uncommon to see obese kids out in the streets as there are many contributing factors .One of the many causes, I preferably focus on sedentary life style, strict indoor routines such as playing online video games ,seeing series movies thought all the day and night may end up with so many consequences such as heart attack ,obesity,diabetes and depression.In my view , these habits would directly or indirectly have negative effect on the children’s health. When I look for the solutions to alleviate this emerging problem of children then the responsibility ultimately lies in the hand of parents ,teachers and the government in the order of their relevance .Firstly ,the parents are the first line in contact with children.So they should motivate their kids to have more exposure to out door sports like running ,swimming and jogging than indoor routines. These certainly benefit the kids in terms of physically,emotionally and socially. Secondly, as the teachers are the other parents who are in charge of over seeing every step of their pupils move .As a result ,they should schedule some exercise as part of the course .This would make the sport events as student routines .Apart from this benefit , they become much more eager in the receptivity of learning stuffs. Last but not least is the government responsibility in developing policy by incorporating some days as car free day in to calender. Therefore ,all age groups could get the platform to engage in cycling or great run events ,thus would help out those obese individuals to make group and have regular exercise. To conclude , since the futurity of the country solely lies in the youth generation. To be honest ,every one need to think about it and has duty to make children healthy as youth heart attack, diabetes , obesity are growing at alarmingly faster rate than ever . pls pls Liz it’s my second attempt and desperately need your feedback and band score.

Hi, Can You please score my essay. Younger generation these days indulge into shopping in their leisure time. I completely disagree with this notion because youth can invest their precious time in other activities which can be productive for them as well as the mankind.

The main reason why people shop a lot is because of the e-commerce websites. Nowadays, everyone has smartphones and are active on social networking sites. Data analytics plays a major role in promoting products based on people’s interest on their social networking sites, which attracts them towards these sites. These e-commerce Companies uses different strategies to engage traffic on their websites like they will put things on sale or on promotions.

There are several reasons why shopping should be discouraged amongst younger ones. On of the major factor is that it is time consuming and addiction for many. People spend the whole day in a shopping center, lost in window shopping, purchasing nothing. People sitting in offices, children in colleges consume their free time on the e-commerce websites for shopping. Another reason is that people spend a lot of money on buying stuff which are not necessary. They will buy things which they are not even necessary. Just because there is sale they will purchase things without acknowledging the fact that they are being fooled.

I believe that young people should engage themselves in various activities. They should utilize their free time in some productive work.

Nowadays, many people thought health problems like obesity comes to their children only by exposure to television for a long time. However, in my opinion, the overweight issues in the early stages of life are arising due to lack of knowledge to parents on diet, genetic factors and the importance of physical activity to the proper growth of their children. With regards to knowledge, parents have to know some crucial information about their kid’s diet mainly, about the balance of the amount of food to consume and to the extent they expenditure it in daily routine. Consequently, the food intake of kids will be taken care on a timely basis and inculcating a habit of not to eat while watching visual media. In addition to it, caretakers should take more responsibility when it comes to their physical activity. For instance, Every day train the kids for, a morning walks, playing in the garden or join them for sports classes to uprise the calorie usage thereby fat deposition, abnormal weight rise can be addressed. If we look into another side of a concern, that is Genetic factors. The Genetic factors are usually unidentified during kids were born, but gradually the inherited problems arise upon its activation time. Suppose, a kid who is 5 years old who got family inherited character may not be dominant at that stage but due to the environment created in his place like providing food during television watching for a longer time may trigger these problems which have not been controlled by medicines also. So, I suggest parents should not rely only on physical activity and diet but also focus on the environment they maintain around the kids. After looking into the major concerns for obesity, I conclude that Television watching is not having deleterious effects on children health especially obesity, unless, the parents or caretakers are not caring about the home atmosphere, daily routine diet, and their physical health.

Obesity in children is a serious problem in most part of the world because of changing our life habit. One of these habits is watching television(T.V) most of the day without doing any outdoor activities, which leads to more fat deposition and muscle weakness. In my essay i will discuss this problem and the solutions. Firstly, we must say that the new technologies capture our children heart so easy, like T.V and its colourful programs, which attract the eyes of most children making them sit in front of it for hours without moving a muscle, just lying at the couch with the remote in their hands changing from channel to channel, which, definitely, will end up gaining weight. secondly, we must not forget that watching T.V and eating junk food is linking together because of most children will be lazy to cook food or siting with their families at the same table. But how we can treat this problem?Firstly, we should rise the awareness about this problem among parents and society to encourage our children to play sports and hanging out instead of spending precious hours in watching T.V. Additionally, the family needs to be more care about eating healthy food such as organic vegetables and fruits instead of fast food that destroy our children health by being over weighted, which can results in cardiovascular diseases and pulmonary diseases. In conclusion, watching T.V is a double edged sword that can affect our children health in a bad way if they sit in front of it the whole day. By rising the awareness in the community and avoid consumptions of fast food we can build healthier community free of diseases that caused by obesity.

It is a common consensus that, the root-cause of increasing obesity problems in children may be attributed to watching television for hours in a day. Though, I do agree, that a sedentary lifestyle is a contributing factor to weight gain, improper diet and lack of parental supervision are also significant, which if considered, may be the solution to this widely proliferating phenomenon.

Lack of physical exercise can cause a slowdown in metabolism – resulting in poor digestion and consequent weight gain. Muscle inactivity due to, for instance, sitting at a desk for hours at length, or sprawling on a couch watching your favorite channel, may all result in a plethora of problems apart from indigestion, namely: fatigue, muscle cramps or even spinal diseases in the later years

Another dangerous trend is the ever increasing consumption of junk food and processed products. Not only are they hard to digest, they lack vital nutrients that are critical for the growth and development of children these days.

Lastly, parental influence is of paramount significance. Instead of letting television and electronic gadgets do the parenting on their behalf, it is their own responsibility to take time out of their schedule and spend quality, activity-filled time with their progeny.

To sum it up, although a sedentary lifestyle is the primary reason for children being overweight, a nutritional diet plan, coupled with a fun-filled fitness routine under the supervision of parents, may be helpful in alleviating many obesity related problems our young generation faces later on.

This is one of the best essays I have ever read. Nicely composed and the vocabulary is just amazing!

Thanks Rutchell!

Yes you right. Its an amazing essay but if i may add i think its better to use In conclusion or To conclude for your last paragraph. Good work Salman. I just wish i can be this good or even better.

Thanks for the tip Ann! “To sum it up” does seem rather informal for an academic essay. I’ll remember to substitute it with a more formal closing in my test!

Thanks for the tip Ann! I’m sure if we all follow Liz’s tips and advice, we can improve our writing substantially!

Hey Liz. Here is my take on this topic, Please let me know if I am wrong somewhere.

According to a fact it is meant that watching television causes weight problems in children. I agree with this view.There are many solutions to this issue as distracting child’s mind from TV and many more that will be discussed in upcoming paragraph.

To commence with, the thought of the people in the society.Most, of them think that watching TV led’s to increasing in the weight of the children .As, they watch it for very long time without taking any halts in-between the period of watching their favorite TV programs.Which also led to the increament in the obesity level of their body.Some of the children use to eat in front of the TV even switching it off.Which can also cause many other serious health issues.

In favour to this only,their are many solutions to stop children from watching television or to decrease the level of increasing of weight as they watch TV for so long. Firstly,going for outdoor activities,like outdoor games such as cricket badminton etc. Secondly, if children are watching TV then they should be allowed to watch for short time period with the halts in-between so that kids can not get effected by any major health issues.

Overall,watching TV causes many weight problems in the children due to their so very attachment with TV programs. This, can be solved by taking initiatives by their parents by encouraging children towards other healthy activities.

Thank you for all your hard work.

I just want to ask when can we expect your IELTS task 2 grammar book to be available for public?

Not for a few months. Hopefully in the summer or the autumn of this year.

Hello Liz, thanks for the opportunity to prepare in a spontaneous form to the given writing exercise. I have taken your inputs and tips into account: be accurate and focus on the questions. Thanks for your time in advance!

Children have the ability to immerse themselves intensely and for long periods of time in several forms of entertainment, provided by their carers and parents. The statement, that watching TV is the cause for gaining weight among children is just partially true and lacks the multifactorial analysis to understand the magnitude of this problem, reported by the WHO as one of the major concerns for the overall health among minors of our current times. In our western society, TV consumption, generic as well as subscriptions to a large amount of media services, such as Netflix, is largely accepted as a normalized and affordable leisure option in a household. The numbers of sales indicate, that even low income families have a generalized TV consumption, paying the subscription fees to channels for children especially. My personal opinion is, the reduction of TV time as a form of a hobby is beneficial on various levels for the child and the family. A family who watches a documentary about wild-life or any other educative child-friendly content is winning a moment of bonding and learning, while a child sitting all weekend alone in front of a screen binging on cartoons and advertisements, while the parents are equally distracted with other activities or on another screen, will definitely be a loss of opportunity to share a family quality time. I would say, the family culture and routines can include a window for TV and other screen time, alone under supervision if the age requires that, as well as with the family. The more the family can entertain itself with other activities, such as board games, card games, crafts and arts, sports, community activities, and other non-formal hobbies, the less the risk of children having too much time watching TV, which I would reframe as “poor diet”. The consumer profile of families with low income, related to low education levels, as suggested by an abundant amount of studies, suggests poor choices of food and entertainment are parallel. It is disturbing fact, that children are less and less able to play outdoors without supervision, although, it is very clearly a matter of choice to seek alternatives in the local area, such as parks, community swimming pools and sports clubs, which offer a wide range of organized activities and after-school programs, even free of charge.

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great improvement liz , many thanks for your help and your hard work. because many people used to find it difficult to post their comments in the provided comment box. Now it has become easier to do so.

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There is a common consensus among the people that watching tv for long hours increases weight and laziness among children.My opinion doesn’t deviate from the public’s too.However there are ways to make the tv time productive for the young minds. The number of tv networks has increased exponentially during the past decade or so. This makes television to have hundreds of choices to go through ,on the press of a button.Which in response is making children sitting idly hopping one network to another, most of the time.The content our children watches is also very harmful since most of the time it involves fantasy worlds which transcends their mind to these facades and so the real outside world is not very exciting to the adolescent minds.Moreover the movies and cartoons always portrays characters with instant gratification which influences pupils with bad and unhealthy behaviour. The number of tv networks should be regulated by parents.In that way children would easily get bored by the content of television which would encourage them to participate in outdoor activities hence making them more physically active.The tv shows should encourage children to participate in physical activity.The athletic themed tv shows (e.g ninja warriors) should be made available to children instead of fantasy colored animations .Incentive based physical activities should be promoted among children whenever they achieve, even small feat compared to others. In conclusion participation of parents to mend children habits is imperative. Tv shows should be of useful nature instead of just to kill some time.Children should be rewarded for showing interest in outdoor activities and discouraged when shown interest in idle tv watching.

Hello Mohammad Although you have introduced the topic very well but it seems that right from the introductory part you have in one way or another diverted from the main theme of the issue. Majority of your writing is just an emphasis on the harmful effects of tvs and less attention was given to the situation in place and that can drastically reduce your desired band score because there is no connection between what have you been told to tackle and what you have summarized; and lastly the solutions you have given are not directly related to the problem it is more of spill-over impacts and that will weaken how you will conclude your work, so try as much as possible to keep your mind stick to the concern. Thank you

In 21st century,, where the globe is getting more and more advance in the field of medical science, technology, where new born younger can easily acquire knowledge about operating latest gadgets, in such era many people are been conscious about adverse effect of watching tv in their childrens lives such as weight problems which is true in my opinion which can be treted by taking curtain strick action.

Spending more time in watching tv as a source of refreshment can give negative effect on child physcical health as it makes them less active or reduse physical movement which gradually may rise such as over weight and obesity probles in small child. As today’s generation is more aware about automation they will pass their free time in operating it which can cutoff them from play grounds or from physical games which can help them to built up some cardiovascular fitness or physical strenght. Thus, problem of over weight and obesity may increase.

To avoid this problem, it is only in their parents hand. They need to get more strick in particular to the habit of their kids how they reduse there mental stress which does not mean that making them restricted of watching tv but by making time limit on watching tv and making them aware about traditional game which need physical power with lots of body movement and getting themself involed in game with kid thus, it increase their intrest in that particular game or introducing young children to some activities such as swimmimg which is essential for every child to lear as it can prove life savier in critical condition. In such manner parents can stop bad effect that cause by watching tv.

To sum up, watching tv is needed for refreshment from their 5 hour of school but it should be in time limit otherwise, it can cause baleful effect which can cured by strick a tion against child by their parent.

Please, mam reply to my answer.

Watching television regularly results in problem of weight gain especially among young children as thought by some people. In my opinion, I completely agree with the viewpoint. There are various solutions including introducing more and more physical activities in schools and conduction of awareness programs about following a balanced diet are some of the ways through which problems of obesity in young individuals can be tackled.

To begin with, television viewing is attributed to problems of weight gain among children because it does not involve any physical activity. Children of today are bound to play indoors by their working parents. As a result, to get rid of their boredom and stress, young individuals find solace by sitting idle in front of television screen. For example, in comparison with the children 10 years ago, majority of teens are unhealthy, afflicted with several diseases and overweight. In addition to this, young individuals due to their immaturity find it difficult to resist the engaging and entertaining telecasting content of programs. As a result, the content not only makes their mind numb but also results in making their body immobile for many hours. Sitting inactive for hours and feeding their stressed body with all types of junk food do nothing good than harm and makes them overweight.

One of the solutions of tacking the problems of growing overweight children includes introducing physical education and activities in schools. Just like it is mandatory to attend a Science or Maths class, the subject of physical education should be made obligatory so that the fitness levels and healthy habits can be developed at an early age. Another solution of bringing down the weight involves conduction of diet and nutrition programs weekly where they will be given knowledge about eating or following a balanced diet.

To conclude, it is imperative for parents to imbibe healthy habits right form their childhood This will help children not only help stay contended mentally but physically also.

Hello ! LIZ

In my own words weight problem in childrens when they are watching tv i thing it’s not possible because 95 % children are going to the school and there are so many activities in their lifes that is preparing to every children healthy.

There are so many sports games that is providing a good fitness to the childrens. after school sometimes childrens are eating junk foods, oil foods, non-vegetables etc.

I think it’s a big problem of weight gainnig in the childrens. So we need to every parents will understand thats is giving a healthy foods to the childrens. Healthy foods will makes children brain wise they will be automatically understand what’s wrong for them and good for them.

This is believe of many people of the world that watching TV causes body weight imbalance among the children. On this particular issue I am in a gray area. I am not totally agree with this statement and not entirely disagree. The watching TV might or might not cause weight problems depending upon individuals routine and habits. In this essay I would explain how watching TV lead to weight problem if you not properly schedule your activities and also explain that how you can tackle the issue of weight imbalance if you follow the healthy guidelines and still enjoying your favorites TV shows. The amount of time you spent in a activity and your eating habits determine your overall body weight. The children are in growth stage of their bodies. The proper guidelines and parent eye is a key factor for the successful and balance growth of the children. The children like to watch TV specially their favorite programs. The also like to have there favorite candies, chocolates and other snacks during enjoying there TV programs. The research done by Dr. Bob on 1500 children (Professor in University of Texas, Child Growth Department) shows that the amount of candies consumed by children is 25% more during the prime time TV shows of children as compare to the consumption in other activities. This work of Bobs also shows that the weight gain by these children is 30% more as compare to other children. On the contemporary if you schedule the habits of children and fix the number of hours the will spent daily for watching TV. This problem of weight imbalance can be resolved. The research done by Dr. Bob on the same children, now restricting the amount of time and eating habits of children during watching TV shows not significant changes in body weight of children. In order to solve the weight issues among the children it is the responsibility of parents, they take care of their child routine. The proper guideline should be given to the child. The counselling should be done on the daily basis. The schedule should be relax and according to the choice of young ones. You should know how to tackle the problem. This issue of weight among children, can be solved by the parents/guardian by keeping an eye on the eating habits of children during watching TV and amount of time they spend daily for watching there favorites shows.

Many children become overweight due to habit of watching television in their leisure time, according to some. In my opinion, I agree with this view since most children are not monitored and restricted by their parents to spend a number of hours with TV. Besides allowing children TV only for smaller duration, they should be encouraged to play outdoor games to prevent them developing extra weight which can lead to other health issues.

Unnecessarily increased weight is the result of watching television. Sitting in front of TV means inactivity for longer period, which stores extra fat in the body. If children are allowed keep watching TV programs for all their free time, it is obvious that the lack of activity will result in making them overweight. A recent survey in USA published the result that the most of the children who are facing health issues have habit of watching television in their leisure time.

To solve the issue of increased number of children gaining unnecessary weight, they should not only be strictly restricted from watching television for more than half hour at a time, but also they must be sent in sports ground to participate in outdoor games, such as cricket and football, or in other sporting activities; swimming for example. Since sports require significant amount of physical exercise, all extra calories are used up. In fact, physical activity burns out old stored fat, too. Fit bodies of the children who actively participate in sports show that just how helpful that activities are.

To conclude, I completely agree with the assertion that television play major role in children gaining weight. However, if the amount of time they watch TV is restricted to sufficiently shorter period, added to motivating children for outdoor activities, can surely control their weight.

Watching TV is a sedentary activity.It is believed that watching TV can create weight problems in children.I agree with this view.In my opinion, there are several reasons for variation in weight by doing such an activity and their solutions to balance the body weight. The reason why I believe is watching TV does not require physical activity.It is all about sedentary lifestyle activity.For example, my son watches carton programs on TV all day when he has free time.He does not pay attention to food.His eyes always on TV when he is eating.As a result, he has low body weight.In addition,watching TV only for different interesting programs can make them addict.So, they are influenced by these programs.They do not go for outdoor games such as cricket, football and badminton.During this time, they take food which is generally junk food and contains salt,oil, spice and a lot of carbohydrate rather than protein. The prime solution to overcome the wight problems in children is to do regular physical activity.children should take part in outdoor game activities so that their body movement keep them fresh and balance the body weight.For instance, many school children in my country , Nepal, do a lot of sporting activities in their free time and they keep themselves energetic and enthusiasm towards their study.Another solution for weight problems in the children is to take highly nutritious food.Children should take the food which is combination of different proportions of carbohydrate, protein, fat and minerals.this type of food protects the body and controls the body weight.To illustrate, My uncle’s son tke food which is balanced diet made up of cereal products.In this way, he maintains his body weight. In conclusion, watching TV all the time by children can pose serious threats in their health and ultimately body weight.So, I believe children should make aware and give proper guidance to take wholesome food to be healthy.

It is believed by some that one of the reasons of weight issues in children is TV watching. I agree that spending a large part of the day in front of the TV may contribute to gaining weight and I also think that controlling that sort of activities during their leisure time besides exercising everyday and eating healthy food ar the best strategies to deal with weight problems in children. With the spread of technology in the modern age, plays that used to get kids active are, each year more, being replaced by games on the computer or simply by a TV program. In contrast with the old hobbies, what the new activities have in common is that during all of them, the child stay quiet most of the time and thus, do not spend must energy. Yet, children commonly tend to eat unhealthy food while they are at home playing at the computer or watching TV, such as snacks or candies. In this way, they decrease the calories that would be burned if playing with a ball or dancing, and eat more caloric food, what obviously results in increase of weight. In orther to tackle this issue, I recommend that parents should develop a balance in children’s routine in order to spend more energy and eat more healthly. Firstly, the time kids spend on the computer or watching TV should be controlled; for example, they are allowed only for 40 minutes per dayafter doing their homework. Plus, in their free time, they ought to be stimulated to play outside with their friends and run, play with a ball or simply move their bodies, consuming energy. Finally, if children are taught since they are young to eat fruits, vegetables and fresh food, they will learn to appreciate healthy food, which besides being more nutritious, feeds better whithout fattening them. To conclude, having better habits such as getting on the move frequently and eating healty food is the key to manage children’s weight problems.

Several people believe that watching television is the main cause of obesity in children. Television is know for its addictive means and children frequently gets addicted to it.But i believe that there are other things which also result to obesity. Diets and less exercise.

Obesity is getting very popular in children as they cannot curb there addictive habits. In my opinion , Though Television is very educative and Entertaining Children needs to guided on its usage. A time frame needs to be placed on viewing the television in other to.live a healthy life style. Effacies needs to place on healthy diets, regular.exercise from outdoor activities,like sports or even vising friends or going to the parks. Reading books and evem playing mind games are also.other time of entertainment for children. Parents and carers needs to find away to implement these practices into the children schedules. Children are know to follow observations than instructions. Every parents or Carer should practice healthy habits before they infect their children with the disease of of addiction.

However, Television is very educative for children as well as entertaining. It could help.to inspire or motivate our children in finding and developing their talents ireespective of its addictive purposes. In other for curb these situation parents needs to pay attention to their children and be able to be og good examples to.them.By living a healthy lifestyle. Another ways to curb this situation will be through schools creating a curriculum for their student to followin schools. For.instance creating some hours everyother day weekly for.sports or other.outdoor activitives. Also, Parents should be able to practice healthy diets for their families rather than feed them.om junks and fizzimg drinks which could help.build up.calories that can afgect omes.health.

In conclusion, Every Guardians have a role to play in the.lives of children to.live a healthy lifestyles. Time frames should placed on daily activities in other.to.mitigate these problem. And sports activities is very important and should be created for children either at schools or at home.Parents needs to pay attention on their.type.of diet which is one of the.major cause.of obesity.

The question states on the notion of some people who thinks that watching TV causes weight problems in children. I strongly agree to the point but I would like to jot the greatest concern we must belief will be the cause to overweight problems in children.

Internet linked games is the biggest combat to justify the causes in overweight problems in children. 90% of the lessiure times will be spent with the mobile or either on computer. Despite of all facilities to relief from all those problems, children tend to get indulged with mobile phone in maximum. Of course the television was also the impact behind and is still being greatest concern for many.

The best ever solution must be something to make alteration in the mind set of children by individual parents. Only an example that children tends to take is from their elder. Everyone must have the well planned schedule in daily life. Such as, watch Tv, go out with family, play games and etc. Unless the mind gets diverted, it’s difficult to change the system. I belief in having a perfect mentor for the changes.

Children’s interests varies from time to time, however watching television shows has been one of their constant favorites. In this essay I shall explain why I think that television leads children to have weight problems and enumerate the solutions as to how these problems can be managed.

Weight in children is not really a threat to parents since they have this mindset that they will outgrow these problems when they grow up. Watching television is not bad in itself but when partnered with an unhealthy and lazy lifestyle, it most certainly does lead children to gain problems concerning their weight. I agree to this because, most children nowadays enjoy sitting in a chair with eyes fixed on a bright screen and eating junk foods, these are all unhealthy habits that children do when watching tv. Moreover commercials in TV mostly advertise snacks more than healthy food and children find things they see in TV appealing, resulting to them favoring junk foods over healthy ones.

However, there are solutions in avoiding these weight problems. One solution that comes to mind is that parents should not give their children complete freedom in doing the things that they want to do, to illustrate they should set rules and regulations in such instances to avoid children from being too fixated on their wants. Another thing is that they should set a good example because children copy whatever their parents do, therefore parents should become a role model of discipline to their children. Lastly, parents shouldn’t take spending time with the children for granted, since TV is a child’s way to escape boredom, play time with parents will reduce the amount spent on watching TV.

To conclude, I can say that watching TV leads to weight problems when paired with an unhealthy lifestyle and poor parenting.

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There are many factors that causes weight problems in kids such as eating habits plus inheritance factor. Mostly children do eat thier meals while watching television, Some people think that is a leading cause of their weight isues like weight gain or loss. This increase in weight limit their axcess to outdoor physical activities, by which they can utilize energy in proper means and to balance body weight according to their age groups and remain active throughtout the day. In this way, they can get benefit to remain fit throughout their life, whether they are in youger or elder age. I do agree with this thoughtfull view for our youth, that they must avoid weight issues by doing practice of less watching television.

Firstly, parents can encourage their children to eat meals properly while sitting on a dining table. In this way they can teach them table manners in early age of childhood. Television is good medium of extenssive knowledge and enormous amount of entertainment throught games and quiz programes. But on the other side, it have pros and cons that we might look into. While we grow up our new generation, some kids do have a habbit and they insist to follow this in daily routine, that they insist parents to make them sit in front of television with their food plate in front of them otherwise they would not eat a single piece of meal. This practice should be restricted by strict actions of parents, which have bad results on weight also. On the other side if this mal practice will vanish, children will have no choice other then sitting on a table and have their meal on time. This will not regain the weight plus they will have best rutine of eating food.

Apart from this some kids do have inherited weight issues either they inherit fat genes or lean genes that cause them to weight gain or loss via deficient nutrition values through genes. In that case if a kid have inherited fat genes, plus watching television continously while eating traditional three meals a day, he will gain more weight automatically. On the other side of this, if a kid have inherited lean weight genes, he will never gain weight while sitting for long time, watching television while eating food. We need to see these factors in children’s health so we can conclude the main cause that resulting in weight problems.

To recaptulate the points, children must avoid watching too much television programs while eating meals and their parents should keep an eye on their reocccouring weight issues. This is good for both children and parents. Children will become a good citizens of society if they have good health. Excessiveness of anything is a danger to health on our upcoming generations.

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some people think watching tv is the main cause of overweighing in children. I agree with this line, however there are so many other factors involving in obesity at young age . for example, genetics, healthy habits, lack of outdoor sports. nowadays younger generation not prefers to go outside and participate in sports with their mates instead they choose of using electronic devices while sitting at home . In my opinion ,there are many solution to avoid overweight at early stages .it is all depending on individual and family concentration towards their kids. first of all, eating healthy food like fruit, vegetable with regular timings s very important I can say . taking home made food cook which is properly cooked is good for heath instead of choosing junk food from restaurants. most importantly maintaining to have food at same time everyday helps to improve metabolism without any complication.

second of all, here I can say sports is the most important in all. parents responsibility to engage their kids more in outdoor sports after their school timings or weekends. spending time with their sports helps children in many ways like introducing new friends, helps to boost their concentration and confidence. outdoor play is good for health rather than sitting and making them play on mobile devices candy crash , temple run .

in conclusion , I suggest most importantly, children has to spend more time on sports, that they should play outdoor activities even with family along with friends and finally at home for relaxing they can watch tv for some time at the end of day.

Many children enjoy watching television and some elders think that this habit may cause weight problems of the young people. In my opinion, I agree that watching television is a reason for weight issues of children as they do not get sufficient exercises due to sitting in front of the television for a long time.

It is clear that, young men and women need healthy food and enough exercise for their growth. Watching television reduce their movements and result in increasing body weight. Further, this habit may effect on children’s mental health which again end up with weight related issues.

According to my view, there are several steps that we can take to find a solution for young people’s weight issues. One of the important things is balanced healthy food. It is a responsibility of the parents to provide a balanced diet for their kids. It should comprise of good sources of carbohydrate, protein, lipids, vitamins as well as minerals. Further we should try to reduce their sugar intake as far as possible.

Another point to consider is providing opportunities for children to get enough exercise. For example parents can accompany them for play grounds, beaches as well as for cycling that encourage kids for getting many exercises for their bodies.

Furthermore, children’s mental health directly affect their metabolism and body weight. Therefore, ensuring a happy and safe environment for kids is a good way to tackle weight problems of them. For example, some children who face many family problems show comparatively less growth rate and body weight than happy children.

In conclusion, watching television is one of the main reasons for children’s body weight issues. However, there are several solutions, that we can practice to tackle our kids weight problems such as balance diet, sufficient exercise, good mental and physical health.

A concern that lead children an over or under weight are reckoned amoung many people because of watching TV and I concur with this view as watching for many hours without physical can slowdown metabolisum resulting in weight problems.

During development age, body starts building mucles and tissues that are used for physical and mental activities, however if there are lack of of balance between them for example no physical excercise as oppose to mental activy (such as learning), child will be more smarter with poor health conditions probably. Human body have been learning and streangthening through slow natural process for millions of years and now there is a sudden change where learnings are much faster because of technology such as TV and computers.

Childen watching TV has luxury to gain information in shorter time, which doesn’t naturally satiate brain cells. In other words, brain cells insist to watch more and more. As a result, children either doesn’t eat on time or eat too much, that causes disturbance in their metabolisum. As per studies, children watching TV more than 7 hours a week shows aggresive behavior that not only impact overall health but also problem with making friends. This behavior changes oppose necessary excercises that is needed by body. Before evolution of TV, children were not obese, because they were taking complete nutritious balanced diet with low processed food.

Parent and schools are also playing big role in allowing children sit and watch instead of engaging them in inside or outside activities. School studies are also depends on computers or TV, therefore our old rituals are being modifed. This problem can only be solved if parents spend their time playing with children and theaches them about healthy and happy life.

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Hi can I give a balance view starting that weight gain depend on the amount spent watching tv or not willing to be involved in physical activity.

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It is definitely obvious that weight problems of children is a cause of concern for many parents who look for some factor or another to associate with the problem. Some of them are with the notion that watching TV causes weight problem in children but I am unreserved going against this believe.

In this 21st century, children are more attach to smartphones and other portable devices for playing tv games like Candi crush, fruits burst and temple run. I have a nephew that plays temple run so much irrespective of his parents efforts to restore is interest in watching cartoons. Truth to tell, you will agree with me that TVs are not as popular as they used to be a few years ago and yet children are becoming more over weight than before.

In my opinion, poor nutrition, portable electronic devices, and lack of family interaction and sports are the major causative factors or children being overweight after heredity.

The good news is, there are ways we can mitigate this weight issues in children. Children should be taught to develop a good and healthy eating habits and this should be a lesson observation not instruction. Children learn more by observation than instructions so it will be helpful if parents take more of fruits and vegetables rather than constantly consuming fats and carbohydrates in heavy quantities.

Another solution will be work life balance, people should start giving more attention and time to interactions with children than work place or social media. The addiction developed by much children in electronic devices is a a disease they have contracted from their parents and carers. If parents do not regularly participate in exercise and sporting activities children will hardly do. It’s of significant importance for parents to give more time to exercise, indoor and outdoor activities and lesson the amount of time spent on social media.

Finally, I think that putting the blame on TVs will not help tackle the problem as it will obscure the major cause which I will summarise as poor parenting. I therefore vehemently disagree that watching TV is the cause of weight problems in children.

Some people believe that spending more time front of the TV impact overweight problems in children. I agree with this opinion, however, I think that there are other circumstances which affect problem with weight. Therefore, there are various method for solving overweighting problems in young age.

Nowadays, children tend to spend free time at home front of the TV. However it is not only first reason for obese problems. Other clear example is junk food is harmful too. In addition, taking any medicine, also genetics are affect for overweighting. Moreover, children who do not prefer to play outside are suffer of obese.

In my opinion, we can avoid from this problem as obese that can help children to keep their health. Firstly, parents should provide their children with healthy food, also should add their diet more fruits and vegetables. They should creat special schedule for thier children’s diet, also not only cook at home even during cooking they should avoid fatty meat. Secondly, children should have activity, such as, playing outdoors or visiting gym or pool also can help children to keep their shape normal. Finally, it will be effective if parents can be play with their children, for example, playing any games with ball not only can solve their healthy problem, also can help them to keep friendly relationship with each other.

In conclusion, I suggest that children have to do all activities, that they should play outdoor with their friends or mate, also at home for relaxing they can watch TV.

It is believed by some that watching television is a cause of weight problems in children. This essay will explain why I agree with the statement and also give solutions that can sort out the weight problem in children. Television has been a source of education and entertainment for many years now and as time has gone,children have had more to watch on TV and this is what has caused them to be more interested in the virtual world and has also led them to become less active. Children becoming less active has led to a rise in obesity among children.They participate in less outdoor activities and have also picked up poor eating habits along the way. However,there are a number of ways to curb the weight disorders in children. Firstly parents should restrict the amount of television that children are watching and should encourage children to read more books and play mind stimulating board games. The school curriculum should also include sports and physical training which should be made compulsory. Schools must also employ health personnel to perform regular check ups on children to ensure that they do not go above the normal weight for their age,weight and height. Diet plays a very big role in weight control as well.depending on a child’s body type they should be given the appropriate diet.In general children should not be allowed to skip any meals and they should eat less sugar containing foods and a higher amount of proteins and vegetables. Breakfast should be eated between the hours 7am and 9am,ideal lunch time is between 12pm and 2pm and supper should always be between 6pm and 7pm. Children should also be made to develop the habit of drinking a lot of water. In summary watching television has caused many children to have weight problems.They must be encouraged to read more,play more sports and eat right.

The role of watching TV as a cause of overweight among the younger ones has remained controversial today. I personally do entirely accept the fact that sedentary lifestyle among these children is closely linked to overweight, also solutions to this public health concern(overweight) will be discussed in this essay. To start with, we must consider the effect of sedentary lifestyle among children, occasioned by excessive TV games and programs. In other words, parents now find it convenient to have their kids indoor once they are back from school, preoccupied with different video games and cartoon programs. It is believed that this is one of the ways of making the children to catch up with their peers in the developed world. Hence the notion of ” improved cognitive development “. Furthermore, when these kids become so overwhelmed with these video games ,with time they become addicted. Thus, lack of exercise among the younger ones will lead to excessive accumulation of fatty tissues ,hence making the to become overweight. This wards addressing this problem, a reorientation program on the dangers of excessive TV watching among the children should be taught at various levels our educational system. Parents should be made to understand the health implications of overweight and obesity vis-a-vis the role of regular exercise in achieving healthy lifestyle among the younger population. In conclusion, excessive TV watching remains a major cause of overweight among the children ,and a sensitization program on the health consequence is key towards putting and end to this problem.

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Watching TV is considered by many an important factor for overweight issues in children. Despite agreeing that watching too much TV is beneficial for nobody, in my opinion it is not the main reason why children gain in weight nowadays.However,there is a plethora of ways for adults to manage this situation.

On one hand,children don’t watch TV too much lately. Instead, they prefer smart devices and internet to play games or watch videos. For instance, a friend of mine’s 3-year-old daughter’s favorite activity is using her mom’s cell-phone to go online, including during her meals. What’s more, she even prefers browsing for YouTube videos while she is in front of the TV where her favorite cartoons are on.

On the other hand, there’s obviously an issue with children who spend too much time staring at a TV screen, especially when they act like a couch potato. I know parents who are worried about their children’s desire to stay indoors, when the weather is mesmerizing, rather than go out to play.

There are two major effective ways to tackle this situation: parents-children activities and sports. For example, activities such as cooking can make pleasant and memorable pastimes for a family. Consequently, children will not only forget about TV or internet, but will also spend some quality time with their parents. Another method can be to involve them into sports like swimming or tennis. In this way, they will hopefully be happy being out and away from TV and smart devices.

To summarize, although TV can be a reason for children’s obesity, I personally consider that it is not the main cause and, if we involve them in various motion activities, indoors or outdoors,the number of obese children will soon drop.

It is argued that TV programs has negative impact to childre’s weight. This essay disagrees and will discuss the benifits ot watching telivision at younger age. And will explain parent’s guidance while our children is on the monitor is essential to avoid any negative input that media might influence and overweight problems for children can be solve by adding more physical activities .

Frequent watching of television for younger age is esssential. It will sevrve as a preparation of their minds and body to the outside world. Some programs are eduacational that children can catch new things and ideas . For the age below 7, cartoons are nice for the kindergarten to continue their fantasies image on life. Entering to primary school , children can easily adapt the new things from the surroundings. Many educational programs now can be easily access to monitors that serves as a guide for the learners. Whilst on this priveledges, children, are obligue to follow the rules by their parents. Without parents’s sight they might learn other ways that may lead to them into wrong way. This might be happen if the child grows alone and nobody correct it’s negative attitudes in front of the television.

About possible solution in considering to children’s weight problems. I don’t see any involvement from watching television. Some tv programs allow us to watch different sports and health tips. Even children they can be encourage to play such sports by idolizing their favorite sportsman. By parent’s permission ,children can choose their preferred programs and as parent’s responsibilty , giving limitations and supporting to do physical activity to their children are the possible measures to deal with overweight issues on children.

To conclude, tv programs does not seem related on becoming overweight by children. The preventive measures that parents could be done is by direct supervision, giving limits and the most important is by supporting to your children’s desire by doing physical activities outside so that weight reduction might be achieve and healthy body of every children.

Most individuals believe that their offspring’s face weight issues by sitting in front of television for long hours.This statement is agreeable because children would not have any sort of physical activities and also would delevelop irregular eating habits. However, in my opinion by inculcating sports , arts and other interesting activities would help to reduce weight issues in youngsters.

In recent times, technology has enormously developed in the fields of television media and mobiles posing a threat to children ‘s development. In comparison to earlier periods when these facilities were limited , youngsters used to spend time playing outdoor games and also be involved in art and crafts , but nowadays they pefer to be glued to the mobiles or tv’s which provides variety of games and cartoons .This obviously attracts children more than outdoor playing , eventually leading to weight issues and also hinders their overall development.In other words,continuously watching tv without any physical movement reduces metabolism which is vital in the growth of children ,causing rhem to become obese. Furthermore, it also causes children to loose their apetite. Some children would want to eat while watching television or while playing with mobiles , mostly prefer junk foods to munch on . Few of them might even skip their meals and develop a habitat of irregular eating , which reasons for the poor development of digestive system. These can cause overweight or underweight in children. The best way to tackle this issue is to involve younger generations into regular exercising and also in other activities according to their interests. Teaching them sports like swimming , cycling and also simple forms of yoga at an early age is helpful not only to burn their fat but also helps in their personality development. Most of them think For students who prefer staying indoor can learn DIY crafts , painting throughout tv or mobiles but again it should be stipulated to a time limit , also these activities can be better learnt by exploring their creativity and innovative skils which can increase their cognitive thinking as well.Parents spending quality time playing with their children will help them stay away from television to greater extent.

Nowadays, children often spend their time to watch television that makes several people think it is the cause of children overweight issues. Despite the time children watch television, I do believe eating plenty of food when watching and lack of exercise is the main problems of gaining more weight. To overcome these problems, it is better for parents to limit children’s time to watch, do a healthy habit, and exercise with their children. In terms of watching television, children sometimes forgot about the time when they watch television, especially if it is their favorite programs. Even if the time for eat -breakfast, lunch, dinner- has come while their film is not done yet, they will refuse to eat at the dining room. Hence, parents often let their children eat and watch together at the same time with the consequence of their children to learn an unhealthy habit. Furthermore, the more time they spend the more they do nothing but sitting in front television for a long time. This action, therefore, will make their body not in a good shape or even overweight because of lack of exercise. Consequently, parents need to manage the time and their children habits when it comes to watching television. They have to list the programs which their children like and reduce the time to watch other programs, especially when the mealtime has come so that children will treasure the time when they eat together. In addition, parents can persuade their children to play their favorite sports which make them more interest than watching television. In conclusion, watching television will not make overweight problems for children if their parents can guide their child to do healthy habits such as limit the time to watch, eat together with family and do some exercise.

It is believed by some individuals that weight anomalies can be as a result of TV watching. I strongly support this notion and think that discouraging sedentary lifestyle, behavioral modification and proper diet adjustment can help to solve this problem. Being addicted to television in young people has an adverse impact on their weight. This is because it is a passive activity which involves sitting at a place for a long time and can be accompanied by consuming junks such as pop-corns, candies, chocolates, etc. all through the duration of the movie. Some answers to eliminate this challenge would be to increase the time allotted to physical activity, modify unhealthy habits and most importantly consuming healthy meals. Exercise helps one to burn excess fat and maintain moderate weight. Growing ones should be encouraged to engage in sports especially the ones they are interested in so that they would enjoy working out thereby keeping fit. Lifestyle changes are also inevitable and has to do with when and how children do what they do. This ranges from the amount of time devoted to viewing television, the time and what they eat, their preference to use a taxi or walk some short distances etc. They should also be encouraged to eat vegetables, fruits and fiber rich foods instead of just carbohydrates and fatty foods. In conclusion, there’s no doubt about the negative effect of habitual TV watching on young persons weight but with the right measures such as being physically active, proper dieting and lifestyle modifications, this menace can be averted.

Many individuals are convinced that watching television causes negative effects on children’s body weight. I agree with this statement as watching TV when prolonged and excessively done, will promote unwanted changes in the body structure. And while this is a popular health issue, a variety of solutions are readily available as recommended by medical experts.

Watching TV means sitting or lying down on a sofa with no movements for a long period of time. When a body suddenly stops exerting effort, fats are stored and absorbed due to lack of motion. Normally, carbohydrates that we intake are converted to energy but when we practice a sedentary lifestyle, chances are, we become malnourished because of physical inactivity. On the other hand, loss of weight, although less popular and an uncommon complication can also occur as it is considered as an adverse effect of watching TV too.

Over a period of time, treatments are discovered to address the problem and health professionals suggest that daily exercise and healthy-balanced diet for children in order to avoid weight risks. Nutritious meals are highly encouraged for the young ones to raise an awareness that a body must be supplied with the right amount of vitamins and minerals. Sports is also widely accepted as an alternative to daily exercise which can contain a variety of movements for the body to burn the excessive and unwanted calories. Fitness coaches and health practitioners that specialize in body weight issues are located in all parts of the world; if a need arises, children must be treated at the earliest.

To conclude, weight problems are inevitable but can be controlled. Children must be supervised accordingly as they are merely innocent in terms of consequences especially if it relates to their overall health status.

One of the identifiable causes of weight problems in children has been identified by some as watching TV. I share this view to an extent that it is not the only factor and other causes such as lack of exercise, sports and unhealthy lifestyle all contribute to obesity in children. Obesity is on the increase and has been attributed to a number of health problems by professionals in the health sector. It is there important to identify the solutions to this menace our children are grappling with. When children spend most of their time in front of the TV, it means they have less time for other activities. As we all know, there is less physical activity going on as such. this is because they are usually in a spot for hours and do not engage in any major physical movement that will ordinarily aid in burning off calories. There are a number of measures that can aid in reducing obesity or weight gain problems in children. Such measures include reducing time spent watching TV, participation in exercise and other sports as well as eating healthy. Reducing screen time for children will increase the amount of time available for more productive ventures. This is not today a total ban should be placed on watching TV but rather an hour or two per day should suffice to enable them engage in other activities. Exercise and sporting activities are good measures to tackle obesity in young persons. Both will promote physical movement necessary for burning off calories. Children should be encouraged to participate in sports like walking, running, football, swimming among other forms of indoor and outdoor sports. Parents and guardians have a major role in this regard. They have to lead by example and play the part of a good role model to their children and wards by also doing exercises and taking part in sports. In addition, one other useful solution to address obesity is eating healthy. A lot of children eat a lot food that is not nutritious. Foods like fruits and vegetables should be consumed more and fizzy drinks should be discarded in young children. Fried foods shpuld be avoided to the barest minimum. A good dietician will be able to guide parents in this aspect, by helping them identify what types of healthy foods are suitable for their children. it may appear a difficult task but it is important that children eat healthy and avoid junk foods to promote healthy weight gain as well as overall heath. In conclusion, children who spend more time watching TV are predisposed to obesity. Engaging in exercise and sports will help to reduce excess weight in children. Most importantly is also eating a well banged diet. All these can be utilized in preventing obesity in our young ones.

Sitting in front of TVs is considered to be a cause of obesity among the kids by many of us. In my opinion. this statement is true. Before going for the solution to this problem, I would like to focus on how TV Addiction is responsible for this.

At present, number of outdoor sports facilities is decreasing compared to past years. As a consequence, the kinds have to stay at home. Ten years back, children used to play outside which was also a type of physical exercise. Remaining at home, they have nothing to do but watch TV. Moreover, they get addicted to some of the TV Serials. As they spend longer time sitting in front of TV, their body lacks physical labor.

Apart from TV addiction, this is also possible for them to do physical exercise. But time required to finish a serial counts. Children gets addicted to more than one program. As a result, they do not get the time to do physical exercise. Furthermore, they enjoy eating food full of sugar while watching their favorite show.

Weight gain among the kids is very alarming as diseases are associated with it. This is possible to tackle this with some easy steps.

Firstly, parents have to come forward to bring the big change. Certainly they will not forbid their kids from enjoying favorite show. But they have to keep the kids within a schedule. The mother can fix a certain amount of time to watch TV in a single day. By doing this she not only limits the effect of TV addiction, but also frees up some time to do something else by the kids.

Secondly, the father can take the kinds outside for a walk. There are a lot of sports which are very attractive to the children. The father can supervise the outdoor activities. In this way, they get physical exercise without even knowing it.

Thirdly, the parents have to focus on what the kinds are eating. A balanced food habit is mandatory to keep the wight in check as well as ensure the proper growth of the kinds. For instance, if the children are allowed to have fast-foods everyday, this will have very bad impact on their health as such foods like burgers and hot dogs are rich in fat.

To conclude, though TV addiction is a responsible for weight-gain among children, the parents can play a vital role to mitigate the effect of it by taking controlled steps.

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Watching TV is one of the major components of a sedentary lifestyle and in this fast paced life parents take shelter in allowing children to watch TV for long hours as a way to take time off parenting and keeping children occupied. I agree to the fact that the result of watching TV contributes to not only increase in weight but also changes the behavourial pattern which can cause anxiety, low esteem and non-socializing trends in children. Parents are advised to keep the children occupied and indulge in various activities which will not only keep the children fit but ensure they do not face morbid obesity in adulthood and other side effects. Some of the ways children’s weight can be kept under control are: —–Involve children in developing sports as a hobby which can be indulged in for 1-2 hours regularly. By doing some physical movements the body parts are in motion, which then improve the blood circulation, removal of wastes and ensures no storage of excess fat in the body. Coaching plays a role to maintain interest in the sport and it shall ensure kids follow a disciplined life style for daily routines. —–Parents should be advised how to plan the day for children beyond school hours which could cater to their needs of outdoor activity, entertainment and social needs. In addition, extreme steps of banning TV watching, computers should not be advised as it can have a negative effect. Content and time frame for watching television should be strictly set and adhered to. In some cases, it can be experimented that children be given incentives when they spend less time on being glued to the TV. ——Watching TV can be made fun whereby children are watching specific content like Wildlife, Quiz shows, Tutorials which will imbibe knowledge and it keeps them satiated that they have had their share of entertainment. This also ensures that the content does not give them anxiety, stress or any other behavioural change which not only goes undetected for a long time but is a hidden cause of weight gain. –In the end it can be said that doing everything in moderation is the ideal as it keeps one satiated and in check. Parents are advised to develop and maintain time table based routines which not only keep them occupied and entertainment but paves way for them to develop their own lifestyle.

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Television and digital devices have made a tremendous impact on young people and society at all. This impact can’t be seen as a possitive one only. Many individuals guess that watching TV leads to obesity an troubles with overall health. To some extent i agree with this point of view.

First of all, it is important to mention that many children and adolescents are affected by the epidemy of overweight and obesity. Watching TV by itself is not an only issue that causes this problem, but there are few factors that provoke a quick development of it such as: sitting life style, lack of excersises, consuming too much sugar and junk food. This unhealthy life style in genaral contributes to increasing the risk of diseases such as: diabets, heart diseases and cancer.

Unfortunately, modern children prefer sitting in front of TV or computer screen rather than outdoor games. Watching TV takes the most significant place in daily leisure list of any average person. Usually, any other activities, including sports are skipped or shorten in time for the sake of getting more free time for watching favourite TV shows and soap operas. Due to this tendention modern young generation is very much weaker and less physically developed than the genarations, which grew up having no television and other electronic devices/

In my opinion, it is in parents’ responsibility to restrict the time their children spend in front of TV and encourage physically active games and spending time outside. Most of TV sets have “parental contol’ option which helps to limit sceen time, even if the parents are not at home and can’t control the situation in person.

In conclusion, I have to tell that watching TV is not an only factor that causes weight problems, but in general it is one of the reasons that lead to obesity and overweight related diseases. Parents, schools and the goverments should make mutual contributions on a way of finding adequate decisions, which would help to overcome this trouble.

Certain people are of the opinion that children spending time on televison has direct relation to gaining weight . I do believe it is true . By taking effective measures this can be solved.

Watching televison is an act wherein a person sits and views ready- to -entertain programmes which requires no physical effort.This when prolongs become a major issue . Children are the main victims as they spend more time watching their all time favourite shows long hours . Moreovr ,they prefer watching televison by having food this adds fuel to fire. It is said that when you have food watching televsion the intake is more. Today children are also very fond of junk food and they have them during the screen time which result in fatty body. Surveys show children of this modern age are over weighted than those in 70s or 80s and the major cause is time they spend on screen and the wrongs ways of eating during this pass-time with no physical exercise.

Campaing awarness can be an effective step to reduce impact of watcing televsion on children. Parent -teacher and health organisations should joint hand together to fight this issue. Limiting screen time would be another major initiative .Their entertainment should be combination of both in-door and out door activites and parent should plan it out for them. In addition to it, eating food while watching tv should be completely discouraged . They must be made aware of its repurcussio by some live example from the society .This can done on schools and heath awarness campaings.

In conlusion,it is a fact that children grow obese due to time spend on screen ,however the consequence of it can be reduced by educating and encouraging them the right ways of entertainment.

It is argued by some persons that seeing television is one of the main reasons why young people getting obese.I agree with this statement as kids are hardly moving around these days instead of being in front of a media for number of hours.There has been couple of remedies for this burning issue such as changing diet and promote physical activities.

These days youngsters are eating unhealthier and junk foods due to various reasons.On a day to day basis gradually energies are developed in human body,and expected to do some kind of sport or exercise activities to maintain the body.However,small people are being spending a lot of time for watching television thus use very little or no time for tasks related to burn or send out extra calories which had been generated by eating on a daily basis as a result body becoming fat.

One solution could be educate and motivate children for participate in team sports activities for an example,in school form football teams class wise,so that it may create a competitive environment among people and ultimately more people would follow and play the game would be a good move.Similarly parents should take an initiative to change their children behavior towards facilitate healthy foods.For an instance,instead of eating outside provide homemade meal including lots of fruits and green vegetables would be a good thing to control this fat issue.

In conclusion,today young persons becoming overweight are a commonly debating topic.Having the habit of watching TV for too long is one of the serious factor that contribute to this issue.Preventive measures such as promoting sports events and managing food can be a good move to manage this issue.

Watching excess of television by children causes malicious effects of their bodies, one of the major problem they face is overweight. From my point of view, I believe that watching TV causes fair amount of weight problems in children, which can be solved with the help of their parents.

My opinion is that, children tend to view television whenever they get time and get addicted to it very easily. Firstly they do not get involve in any physical activities which leads them to get lethargic, as a result their brain gets tired which discourage them to perform any exercise which causes them to gain weight. Secondly, their eating habits get effected. To illustrate this, while watching television , children like to eat junk food and quick meals so they can eat and watch TV at the same time, these foods are hard to digest. As a result their digestion gets poor and allow them to gain excess weight which results in obesity.

However, there are some solutions which can be taken into action by their parents to make sure their child should not develop any obesity problem. To start with, parents should keep an eagle’s eye on their child television viewing time and limit the time so they can get involve in other activities. Moreover, they must encourage their child to play any sport or activity which requires physical effort, so that they can exercise and reduce the risk of gaining weight. Further, they can ask their child to participate in home based work such as, gardening and cleaning so the child could not get much time to watch excess television.

To summarize, viewing excess amount to TV causes lot of health issue and the major one is obesity. Hence, parents ought to keep an eye on their child eating habits and make sure to limit the television time.

Technology revolutionized the lie style of the humanity , It has a great impact of the life style of the people.In some condition technology are very useful but when we talk about children perspective technology effect badly. Some people believes that TV is the one the main source of weight gaining problem in children.

I strongly endorse this statement there is a lot of reason of my endorsement, If we look back in the past when there is no invention of TV, children of that era were more active,energetic and healthy. They had spend their free time by taking parts in different physical activities like cycling, swimming and playing out door games. As a result children of that era had no weight gaining problems.

Presently, if look around children are spending more time in front of TV. They are not participating in any physical activity or outdoor games, they just wasting their time in watching meaningless materials on TV. They badly follow sedentary way of life style.

This is the main reason of my endorsement of the statement that TV is the main cause of weight gaining in children, But at this stage we could not only blame children, parents are also involving in this study. Parents should also take their responsibility, they should motivate their children to play out door games. By doing this we could not only control the weight gaining problem in children but it is also very helpful for the mental growth of their children.

We can not neglect the role of the State. It is also the State responsibility to provide ease for their children physical activity. State should provide play areas in every community with all necessary arrangement where children can spend their laisre time.

By doing this we can build a strong and healthy nation

people conted that watching excessive tv becomes the reason of over weight in childern .I am not totally agree that most of the childen are suffering from obesity due to the eddiction of television.

As, most of the kids always intersted to watch the cartoon channels, superheros’s movies and do no go for the outdoor activites in park. while watching tv childern used to eat candys, sweets and many junk food . The bad eating habbits includes fat and starch plus the lack of physical excercise they suffer with the excessive fat in their body

In contarst ,due to the high compition in studies most of the children gives their maximum time to their studies and less to the sports activities. children always wanted to sit infront of their computer for research about their subjects. And due to the lack of physical work the child become fat.

however, the sports should be compulsory subject for students in school , parents should also take their wards regularly to the park and play with them . this practice will make a whole family fit and healthy.

in conclusion , not only tv ,but there are some other factors like bad diet and limited exercise become a major cause of overweighting children .School and parents booth should take initiative to force the child to play sports and make them aware about the impotance of excercise for a healthy life.these steps will improve the healt of our juvelliens.

Watching TV is considered to be the main cause of weight gain in children by few individuals.In my view, I agree to this point, however there are other reasons as well such as having junk foods and lack of exercises also causes weight gain related problems in children. Due to modernisation,people started consuming food preferring the ease of making and taste rather than goodness for health. The junk foods are liked by all individuals including childern resulting in un-balanced diet.Also, due to lack of any physical activities children are gaining excess weight leading to obesity. In addition to this, the usage of mobile phones are more common in children of all age. They soend more time in playing mobile games and video games. This trend has resulted in lack of physical outdoor games and causes them to to be inactive. They are not interested in outdoor games as they lack any extra curricular activities. Finally, all children are gaining excess weight and are exposed to health related issues at their early age. To overcome these weight gain related problems, parents need to engage their children rightly to ensure on physical activities. Under supervision of the elders, childer will be able to spend time in the extracurricular activities and develop strong skills helping the growth both physically and mentally. Spending 15mins per day in any form of excercise such as walking together with the kids can help in building the parent-child bonding as well as in burning the excess calories leading to a healthy body. In conclusion, excess weight gain in children are more common due to watching TV, using mobile phones and lack of excercises. With parents support and guidance children can overcome with the obesity related issues.

In my opinion, children watching TV doesn’t gain weight,so I disagree.So many factors are responsible for weight problem in children. Firstly, children tends to eat alot of food which might result to obesity and eating too much of food doesn’t correspond to children watching TV.Also too much of cholesterol causes obesity eg vegetable oil. Secondly,not enough exercise can also cause the children to gain more weight. Exercise is really important,the parents should create adequate time for exercise especially during weekends.Also the school can go for sports like football, volleyball, cricket during school hour. On the other hand,kids don’t want to play outside games again,they prefer staying indoor watching TV eg cartoon or playing video games eg Zuma.With this, children tends to sit at one place which might results to weight gain. To recapitulate,I disagree that watching TV causes weight problem.Food and lack of exercise causes weight problems and the only solution to tackle the problem is doing regular exercise/sport during school hour

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It is true that children tend to gain more when glued to the electronic gadgets. One of the main device is TV. Neither kids are active nor communicative when they are watching TV. In modern days kids are smart in terms of knowlegde but most of them are physically lazy and not fit for their age group. As a matter of fact TV can be one of the reasons. They find it more entertaining and fun compared to the energy consuming activities. In my experience some Parents partially are to be blamed for this habit because they might have used this screen time to conviniently feed young kids who are picky eaters. Children subconsciously open their mouth and ate whatever was fed to them without knowing how much they consumed. Firstly, parents should take initiative to involve kids in outdoor or indoor activities which make them feel happy and active. Meal time has to be restricted within the dining table only which involves all family members so kids take their own time to have enough food to make them full. Secondly, television time to be limited within their leisure time just to have some entertainment. Actively encourage them to spend time with friends and peers. In conclusion, active lifestyle and healthy food lead kids to fit and healthy

Weight problem is rising issue in some countries like India and USA specially in children, some people believe that it is happening because of watching television. In my opinion watching TV makes people lazy and resist them from the doing physical work and it happens mostly with kids and also with children.

In many years media and television industry achieved so much growth in the content they telecast and also they attract their audience by showing their favourite tv series and because of that kids and children preferred watching TV over any other physical activity and passing their time without doing anything made them more lazy and their intrest in doing outside activity went down, and this is continously incresing in children. Doing nothing and just watching TV not only makes them lazy but also makes them unfit for the environment and sudden increse in weight can be seen in todays generation.

Children now a days don’t prefer to do outside activities, to eradicate such problem, parents must try to avoid them watching TV more than specific time limit and try to engage them in other activities which requires some physical efforts, society event must be organised so that children can find new hobbies and society should organise prize winning games so that children can attract themselves to play such game rather watching TV and doing nothing, parents will gave to realise their children that there is much more outside than just a TV. Engament of children with outside activities will make them curious, inovative and also increase their intrest on doing physical work.

It is sometimes thought that children who watch television more often have issues on their weight. In my opinion, I do not agree with this view, but there are factors such as physical activity and food choices can cause weight problems. Parental education and seek through medical advise are some measures to prevent this matter.

Inactive lifestyle can cause obesity of children. This means that the lack of exercise prevents from building strong bones and muscles of a child, which causes serious weight problems in the future. As a result, when children becomes overweight, they are prone to diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at their young age. Another point to consider is that children prefer unhealthy foods rather than the nutritious ones. At present, readymade foods are the most popular for the young ones because of its distinctive taste. However, the contents of these kind of foods have excess fat, carbohydrates and processed sugar which contributes to an increased risk of obesity.

One effective solution to deal with children having weight problems is by educating their parents with regards to the food content they serve, and how important it is to prepare nutritious meals everyday such as fruits and vegestables. Another possible answer is to seek advise from healthcare professionals when there is a big concern relating to the weight of the child. Similarly, there are several agencies, both public and private, which helps children and their families overcome malnutrition.

In conclusion, I think the sedentary lifestyle and improper chooce of food of children causes weight problems, which can only be tackled by educating parents on proper nutrition as well as to look for medical recommendation.

It is sometimes thought that watching television leads to weight issues in children. In my opinion, I do not agree with this view, but there are factors such as physical activity and food choices can cause weight problems. Parental education and seeking medical advise are some measures to prevent this matter.

We are in world of technology which has advantages as well as disadvantages to human beings. Television is now one of the main attraction for entertainment for new generation. It has become an undivided part of children’s day-to-day routine. Watching science based or shows on national geographic channel can certainly improve one’s general knowledge. But children get distracted and addicted easily to cartoon series and tv show which result in less activity in early age. We often heard from our relatives or neighbours that their kids do not eat food without watching their favouritr TV show or youtube music videos. It has become an task for new parents to control their toddlers if they don’t get to watch their favourite show. In my opinion children’s do not understand where to stop and what is good for them. It is our responsibility to avail continuously new activities to children. Nowadays, kids do not want to play outdoor games. They prefer either watching TV or playing video games.This can be one of the reason children tend to sit at one place and results in weight gain. As a parents we need to engage kids in various activities and sports. Activities like cycling swimming are very important skills which can improve children’s physical as well as personal development. These activities they can learn in vacation time and we never know that these skills can help children to pursue his or her career or as hobby. Sports like cricket, badminton, football which can improve children’s stamina as well as immune. These sports not only develop children’s physic but also interaction abilities with the outer world. To sum up, all the activities which I have mentioned can reduce at least half of the weight problems. With these activities, good food habits can also improve children’s health.

Children in this world will play very important role for all of us. They will watch the movies most of the time in their age. They easily adopted to look many channels with out any intervention.

Owing to the increasing number of overweight children, some people consider watching television to be the cause. In my opinion, I disagree that watching TV can cause excessive weight gain in children rather I believe that intake of junk food and lack of regular exercise are the major causes however, daily exercise and eating adequate diet is key to solving this problem.

First and foremost, it is true that children love to watch TV but, some parents still make it a point of duty that their children watch TV only for a duration of 1 hour after school. This helps in children have time for homework and intellectual development and healthy growth. For instance statistics has it that the leading cause of heart diseases in developing countries in overweight and lack of exercise was implicated as the cause .

One reason why children gain so much weight these days which posses problems to their health is intake of junks. Some parents have very busy schedule that they can’t cook. They resort to buying food for their children to take to school for their lunch and most times the end up buying junks for their children, which will translate to increasing the child’s weight. However, if patents make cooking adequate diet for their children part of their daily routines, this problem will be averted.

Another cause of overweight in children is lack of regular exercises. As a matter of fact, schools should inculcate exercise into the school curriculum and parents should make out time for daily exercise at home . This will help children keep fit and maintain healthy weight. A good illustration is some societies that made daily walking out part of their routine, it was reported that children from such homes maintained a healthy weight.

In conclusion, to improve the health of the coming generation, lifestyle adjustment and healthy diet will solve the weight related problems facing many countries of the world.

Nowadays, weight problems are common for young children. Some argued this situation belongs to watching too much Television. However, I completely disagree with this idea, and I think the reason is due to unbalanced diet habit and less exercise, together with two heavy homework. Watching television is one of the interests of children, which is not correlated with their weight problems. The main reason is that today many children have a terrible diet habit in their daily life. There is more food diversity for children’s world than at any time in the past — the more food diversity, the greater chance to choose. For example, young children are more tend to eat snacks after their fixed three meals a day. With more and more snacks, they get weight without self-control. Another reason for adding weight for children is that they lack exercise during their school days. Children are distracted by different school programmes and numerous homework. According to a recent survey, children in China only have half of an hour for sports daily. Most of their time is distributed to all kinds of classes called interest classes which are aimed to cultivating their talents in arts and music. After School, children are sent to these class not alone to spend time in sports or exercise. So, too much study takes on their time and results in getting more weight. As for tackling this problem. The first way is to give a reasonable diet habit for children. For example, eating snacks during school are not encouraged. More abundant food is prepared during lunch hour and breakfast. After some time, they are accustomed good diet habit. Secondly, more physical education class are arranged during their school time, and two or three sports meetings are planned every year to boost their confidence in overcoming the weight problems if some of them already faced such issues. In conclusion, watching television cannot add their weight, but unreasonable diet habit and less exercise enable them to suffer weight problems. Good diet habit and more exercise are the best ways to solve their weight problems and also to help in getting their confidence in losing weight.

Childhood health issues are believed by some people to be contributed by watching television.In my opinion, there are several contributing factors of which is prolong watching of the television.

Firstly, prolong watching of television can contribute to childhood health issues. When children are allowed to watch television for more than 4 hours daily become inactive.This inactivity by sitting ans watching television for several hours result in unhealthy eating habits.Such as snacks that contain high fat content.Research as shown that persons who live a sendentary lifestyle often consume unhealthy food contributing to obesity.Additionally,it was reported on BBC world news that children who excercise while watching television were healthier than those who did not.Such as, pedalling on an excercise machine with a television infront of the child.

Finally, one suggestion to decrease childhood health issues is by constant supervision of 3 to 4 hours of watching television with periods of excercise.For example, studies have shown that people who watch television for 3 to 4 hours daily developed less health issues that those that watched for longer periods.

To conclude, health problems are one of the issues resulting from children watching television.In addition , to decrease such occurence parents should allow 3 to 4 hours a day to watch television.

Several people believe that watching TV leads to weight issues in children. I strongly disagree with this view. In my opinion weight gain in children is caused by other factors such as eating habit and lack of exercise which are not directly link to viewing Television.

There are cases of children who struggle with weight gain yet these kids hardly ever watch TV. Most of them gain weight because they have poor dieting practice such as eating too much junk food and not taking a balance diet. For example, in most boarding schools, students are not allowed to cook their own meal and food are served at regular intervals. because of this practice, parents often give their wards provisions and other can food that contain large amount of fat. As a result of this, these children tend to add more weight from excessive consumption of fatty and starchy diet.

Another reason showing that weight gain in young adult is not exactly cause by watching TV is that some children do not exercise. Children hardly walk to school or engage in other form of exercise that help to maintain healthy body weight. Put differently, even if a child spend most of her time watching TV, yet eat the right food in appropriate portions and do regular exercise, such a person is likely not to be obese.

As a recommendation, I would suggest that in order to control excess weight in children, parents should discourage their young ones from taking junk food and food with too much fatty content and encourage them to exercise regularly.

To conclude, I do not accept that watching TV causes weight problems in kids because other factors such as poor dieting habit and lack of exercise is directly responsible for weight gain in children.

Watching TV represents a detrimental activity for children according to some, since it can lead to an increase of their weight in a long run. In my opinion, I agree that children are dramatically increasing their weight and sedentary life-style is strongly contributing to that.

A good reason to believe that indoor activities such as watching TV can cause harmful effects in the youth’s health is that those are becoming popular among them and promoting a sedentary life-style. In other words, the most favourite hobbies for children in the modern societies are restricted to non-physical activities. Furthermore, the more time is spent in such sedentary activities, the less time is used to improve their body condition.

However, some of those issues can be adressed by implementing new measures. One step that could improve the children’s health condition and decrease the obesity rate is to encourage parents to promote the practice of physical activities by their offspring at an early age and on a regular basis. As a result, playing football matches, riding a bicycle, jogging or even swimming in a river or in the local public pool would become habits for them and for the next generations and therefore they would see those as the best way to spend their free time on.

Another possible solution to tackle children’s weight problems in the current days is to widening the available sports and activities for students at school. By creating alternatives to the most frequent sports, focusing on their preferences, schools could engage a several number of students to attend new outdoor classes, for example trampoline, fencing and dancing. This way, children would feel motivated while they were practicing sports and at the same time becoming fitter and healthier.

In conclusion, an active an sporty life is a must for all children and they ought to be encouraged to accomplish it either by their parents or school authorities because simple and effective measures can be implemented to avoid weight issues.

According to some people, abusing watching television programs, kids acquire problems with being overweight. Mainly, this is due to the lack of physical activity and proper control by adults. The introduction of certain measures can help in resolving the issue prevent children who watch TV a lot from weight gain. On the one hand, insufficient parental control exacerbates weight problems in children. Often, parents are busy with their own affairs and do not restrict the child from watching TV and eating junk food. Thus, children spend their free time watching TV and do not notice that they eat more food than they need. On the other hand, excessive watching television reduces physical activity, what increases the likehood of adolescent obesity. In other words, if the children move a little, the excess calories are not burned, as a result, this process violates the metabolish and leads to diseases related to the cardiovascular system. There are two weighty solutions to the problem of overweight teenagers who abuse watching TV. One method to tackle this is to organize active games and activities at school, so that most of the time children would spend among their peers without any gadgets or TV. By spending their leasure time in this way, kids will realize that live communication is more sapid than watcing TV. Another way of solving this issue is to instill positive habits in children from childhood. If parents explain to children that healthy eating and walk with friends are much more useful than spending time on the sofa at the TV, teens will lead a more correct lifestyle, thus protecting themselves from weight gain. In conclusion, due to the implementation of measures that contribute to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the problem og overweight among adolescent TV abusers will be solved.

Sedentary lifestyle has became a debatable topic in society in all age groups specially in younger age and the main reason behind that is media , perticularly television. That’s what the people of community thinks. Well , I totally agree with this flow of thought . In this debatable topic i will discuss spectacular solutions regarding this mater. In regards to young generation they have become less active in sports activities such as outdoor games , any activity which needs physical effort and that’s because of their curiosity to know about new character of cartoons , video games launched of their favorite animated series, etc. Consequently , the effort given by their parents to encourage them to involve in such events or games which needs strength and energy to perform has become less compare to feed them ready made unhealthy food. Poor involvement of younger one’s guardian to built their future is another factor responsible for the problem . Another sight of this situation is that it perticularly harm children’s eyes if they will perform this activity for a longer period continuously and even for daily basis. Hence , there is always a light at the end of a tunnel . So that here in this scenario , there are numerous solutions which will help to solve this puzzle being obese and less active . First and foremost , potential effort should be taken from parents them self. They have to teach them the shiny future if they will get involved in such sports activity besides being couch potato. Secondly , educational resources such as schools , tutions , annual programs should teach them compulsoreily to take part in different zones . They should use this media in an innovative way which will brode their mind in creativity. Over a nut shell , obesity being a serious disease among youth , I shall consider that every elder person ( parent s, teacher , elder sister – brother ) should initiate and take the responsibility to shape their future in a safe , creative and productive way.

Obesity among children is becoming a serious concern as the number of victims is on the increase. At this juncture, it is widely believed that watching television is the reason for this menace. I, however, disagree with the statement owing to the following reasons. Firstly, though television may reduce children’s interest in playing or engaging in sports, it doesn’t directly makes a child overweight. In fact, unhealthy food habits and lack of exercise is found to be the vital cause for this problem. Moreover, inherent hormonal imbalance is also reported as one of the key reason for this trend among children by the American Academy of Peadiatrics. Hence, it is not logical to consider watching TV as the cause for obesity in children. Nevertheless, prolonged habit of watching television can drag a child into obesity as it can reduce their physical activity. But it is not possible as parents often keep restrictions over this habits. In addition, a physical active child will not be overweight, even if he or she spent time in front of TV. Thus, it is needless to blame television for obesity in children.

Inorder to tackle obesity in young generation nurturing healthy food habits is proved useful. Precisely, though children are not engaging in physical activities, a balanced diet can maintain their fitness. Further, stringent health monitoring by guardians can also be helpful to a great extent. In conclusion, even though prolonged habit of watching TV may cause overweight in youngsters, l firmly believe that it is not the root cause for it as unhealthy food habits and inherent hormonal imbalance are proved to be the most relevant reasons.

Obesity in children is believed by many to be caused by televiion watching. l strongly agree with this view and in this essay will give possible solution to address problems associated with weight in children.

Watching television has highly contributed to over weight in children . This is mainly because television watching reduces time for children to exercise .This will lead to build up of fat and result in obesity. This argument is based evidenced by a number of obesy children in urban areas where there is high access to television as compared to children in rurl are where access to television is very minimum. A large number of over weight children are also found in boarding schools where children have high access to televisions unlike in day school where there is little time to watch television. All these supports the view tht watching television is causing weight problems in children.

One way of overcoming weight problems in children is promoting ports activities in schools . All children should be encourged to participate in physical sports to keep them physically fit and to reduce chances of them becaming obesy. Sporting activities produces heat which allows burning of fat and aids digestion thereby reducing obesity.Most if not all sports persons are not obesy and this shows that sporting activities is a best solution to weight problems in children.

Proper diet is also measure to take in control of over weight problems. Dieticians must be employed at schools and at home parents should monitor what their children eat. It has been noted that children who eat fast foods, which is case with urban children , are more obesy than those who take natural and well cooked foods . Therefore diet monitoring is very essential in dealing with obesity.

In conlusion the view that television watching leads to weight problems in children is valid. It is also important to note that there are several possible solutions to weight problems in children .

It is pretty obvious that the multitude of earth and satellite channels readily available for watching has attracted plenty of people particularly the children who seek to entertain themselves on daily basis. I am of the opinion that children nowadays spend a considerably long hours on TV which impacts their wellbeing and causes major health problems like overweight.

It is estimated that school children consume about three to four hours daily viewing either TV programs or tablets screens. This duration might raise in some cases if a child was apparently obsessed about this amusement or in certain seasons as in winter when the extremely cold weather prevents them from going out and playing physical games. If we saw how this phenomenon affects children health, we would see that a large portion of boys and girls under twelve years have body weights that exceed normally accepted limits. As a result, school children tend to be much loathe and do not engage in physical training. They might suffer as well from other related health complications such as headache and vision insufficiencies.

Therefore, in order to find a solution to curb the abnormal consequences of this new behavioral trend, certain measures must be taken so as to correct kids TV inclination. Firstly, the media organizations should focus their coverage on educational programs rather overflowing TV channels with violent action cartoon films. Secondly, parents should be aware about the notorious setbacks of spending prolonged hours on TV sets or tablet screens on their children health and they have to come up with genius ideas that promote their children hobbies away from them. Lastly but the most important is about teachers role as they have a great impact on changing children bad habits and this is achieved through encouraging students to participate in different sport competitions and beneficial extra-curricular activities including drama, art and music classes.

To sum up, I believe that TV is one of most fabulous technological advances during the modern time as it brought news, knowledge and entertainment to our houses. However, it is not acceptable that TV sets or other similar instruments turn into bad habits that overwhelm our valuable time and health especially if that concerns our children who should be brought up in the best environment that guarantees their optimal wellbeing and education.

As technology has improved tremendously, it interferes more and more with our lives and not sparing our children either. It’s become a part of our lives in the form of mobile phones, TVs and the likes in all of such varieties. However the point of concern here is that, it is greatly believed that watching TV causes weight gain issues in children. I do believe that there is some truth in this matter, for instance, children when left in an unmindful environment, can be prone to sitting in front of a TV for hours as it provides never-ending entertainment. Accordingly, the lack of physical activity leads to weight gain, regardless of their diet. Although, the inattentiveness of the parents is not always the cause, some parents may willingly put their kids in front of the TV in order to keep them distracted, not be disturbed, perhaps. In any case there should be a limited amount of time a child is exposed to such activities not just being in front of TV particularly, but any activity that encourages idleness for hours because that can prove to be unhealthy for the child’s development, both mentally and physically. Even in the long run, the child may carry those bad habits in to their teens and to their adulthood as well which, as a result, may lead to a more severe case and a high chance of obesity. On the other hand, a healthy amount of TV watching-everyday or not-can also be stimulating for a child, given that the programs or cartoons have an educational element in them apart from just mindless entertainment. Additionally, parents should also ought to be more attentive and make sure there’s also physical activity in the everyday routine for a healthy balance.

A segment of the society opines that the youngsters of today are becoming obese because they watch too much TV. I would have agreed to that had it been the late twentieth century. However, with us stepping into the era of the net, I blame the internet more than TV for children’s obesity problems. To combat which, children should be made to follow a regime monitored closely by their guardians.

To begin with, net surfing and video games have replaced TV to an extent where the term çouch potato, has become out-dated. The youngsters of today, who seem to be born tech-savvy, have access to so many varieties of online games that they remain glued to their devices for hours on end. In the process, they not only spoil their eyesights but also their postures and health in general. Very often than not, it is reflected in them getting abnormally fat. In the worst of worst cases, young children lose their motor and sensory capabilities resulting in various nervous disorders.

To counter such ill-effects of overexposure to such gadgets, parents or guardians need to take some strict measures. They need to regulate their wards daily routine. A regime where children are allowed to spend only a certain number of hours with their wi-fi accessible devices, preferably in return of having done something beneficial -like doing their homework, etc. should be put into action. People should spend more quality time with their children, consciously creating family bonding times, and carry on activities like going for walks, playing outdoor games, doing exercises, etc. Good habits inculcated early on in life, lasts a lifetime.

In conclusion, if people monitor children wisely, we can have a healthier generation taking over after us- one which not only has stronger family ties but is also more physically fit and energetic.

Hi dear Liz, will i be informed when my essay is shown on your website? The comments are much. (Please give an approximately score). Nowadays, many children around the world are involved in watching TV programmes rather than doing physical games. I agree with the idea that this trend leads to weight problems in kids; however, i would argue there are always some measures to address these drawbacks. Watching television for long hours can directly impact on childrens weight. A number of children have been accustomed to spend several hours every day sitting and watching their favourite TV shows such as cartons and animations. Consequently, they will be less exposed to childish plays and sports, while most of them are used to eat candy and sweety during watching as well. In most cases, children will be actually addicted to television on a daily basis so that they will be reluctant to be with their peers or in groups and prefer always watching TV in their loneliness. As a result, they would burn off low amounts of consumed calories due to lack of enough exercise, resulting in incresing fat cells and weight. On the other hand, there are a range of solutions to cope with kid’s weight issue. Firstly, parent can certainly play a key role on controlling the devoted time to watching television by child. For example, they can spur children on to do more playing by considering prizes or introducing new attractive games. Secondly, parents as well as kindergartens and primary schools can simply feed children healthy foodstuff instead of high fat products to prevent childhood obesity. Finally, the main measure in my opinion, is to put more efforts into development of sport courses in schools so as to encouraging pupils to be more activated. In conclusion, it is unequivocal that watching television can brings some weight difficulties for children . However, there are some various ways how to be faced with kid’s weight problem.

Watching tv causes many health issues in children including weight problems, according to some. In my opinion, I completely agree with the above statement as is potentially harmful to their health due to the lack of physical activity and limit their imagination. On the one hand, sitting and watching tv can be detrimental for children, and I agree. I other words, children need some exercise to burn their energy which helps in the development of their body. For example, running, swimming and playing outside provide fresh air which helps to keep young minds clam which is necessary for learning and concentrating on studies. However, watching tv makes children inactive due to which they lose their interest in playing outside, as a result, they gain weight. Another issue is tv limits children’s imaginations in learning and creativity. For instance, whatever a child sees on tv they copy or feel it is real. Therefore there is no space for them to think in a creative way and develop their problem-solving skills which are necessary for future life. Despite the problem above caused due to lack of physical activity in children, there are some preventive measures. One basic solution is parent involvement and role modeling. Often children copy parents or any other member in the family. In other words, parents can participate in some activity like swimming and sports as a result children are motivated. Also, healthy eating habits at home where parents can role model through them good habits are filtered to the next generation. Another solution enrolling children in an after-school activity where their friends are present can also encourage them to participate and stay active and fit In conclusion, people may vary in their opinion, I think children have a good chance to succeed only when they stay fit and active.

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In our present world, some people believe that kids spending too much time, indulging in watching cartoons and TV shows, tend to have overweight issues. I strongly agree that this indulgence contributes greatly to the problem of obesity in young children, therefore, solutions need to be put in place to curb this negative trend.

Regarding spending excessive amount of time watching cartoons, most parents are to blame for this habit because of the lack of attention paid to the mental and physical well-being of their children. As a result, kids tend to spend the whole day browsing through a whole lot of programs, thereby wasting enormous amount of hours just sitting and starring at the screen. Only if parents could be more attentive to their kids’ habits, their weight gain could be kept in check.

To address this issue of excessive weight-gain by young children, there are some solutions which need to be taken into consideration. Firstly, children need to be encouraged to take part in outdoor activities as this will grant them less time with the TV. For example, families can organize play-dates between their kids at the park or the beach and engage them in various games that will keep them on their feet. Another solution is to limit the time spent on watching cartoons on a weekly basis. For instance, parents can allocate specific hours where their children can turn on the television or use the computer to watch their favorite shows as this will be a very helpful method of regulating TV hours.

In conclusion, to indulge in watching cartoons and TV shows all day can be detrimental to the health of young children, thereby leading to overweight problems. However, parents should give their time to making sure their kids spend less hours sitting and starring and more time outdoors.

There are people who believe that watching TV causes weight issues in very young people. The writer agrees with this view. This essay will expound on the writer’s agreement and provide suggestions on how to address this concern.

Watching television requires a person to do nothing. To further elaborate, a child whose attention is solely focused on the television screen is either in sitting or prone position. Therein, lies the problem. These positions burn less calories which are then stored as fats if not release outside the body. Hence, the young one who is sitting or lying down too long watching the television gains excess fats. In line with this, it is recommended to control the time these children spend in front of the TV so they can do other activity that requires the use of calories such as playing outdoor games.

Another concern is the unhealthy foods consumed by the minors during viewing time and its effect after. Children opt to eat foods high in calories but have low to zero nutritional values (namely popcorns and junk foods) while tuned-in to their favorite TV programs. After these foods have been eaten, the youths normally skip meals because their stomachs feel full. The skipped meals combined with the intake of unhealthy foods result to weight issue especially malnurishment. With regards to this, serving healthier foods to the children while they are watching TV is advised.

In conclusion, children consuming unhealthy foods coupled with sitting or lying down too long while in front of the TV support the agreement of the writer that watching TV causes weight problems in children. Limiting their TV time and allowing them to eat only healthy foods during viewing hours are the writer’s suggestions in addressing weight issues in children.

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Obesity among children is considered by some due to spending most of their leisure time on watching TV. I agree that having excessive monitor time is one of the many potential reasons of increasing number of overweight children. Solving this issue requires incorporating healthy lifestyle curriculum at school and its implementation both at home and at school is necessary.

Children mostly spend their free time having long hours on monitor. Most of the time at home, children usually watch TV, play video games, chat online with friends instead of playing outside. Moreover, grown-ups have need to study long hours that requires prolonged sitting as well as online group-activities to finish projects. In addition to this modern busy working parents have less time to take children at play-ground for playing with others. With these, mostly children live on pre-cooked ready-meal that is also an important cause of obesity.

Reducing childhood obesity requires multiple approach both at home and at school. Incorporating healthy lifestyle into the school curriculum with proper implementation would help children to learn the importance of being physically active. Take an example, having a practical experience of getting good grades while children have championship at play ground would make a batch of enthusiast physically active youngsters for future. In a similar way, cooking a healthy meal from scratch as a part of class-work would encourage children to made a fresh meal at home. In addition to this, parents need to spend free time with their offspring playing outdoors and including children at kitchen work periodically.

In conclusion, mitigating the problem of increasing number of overweight children requires introducing healthy lifestyle both at home and at school that would make a healthy young generation in future.

Fust developing of TV, cinema and computer games during the last 20 years made our society a lazy one. We rest by watching TV and playing computer games instead of going out and playing active games or doing exercises. We have such habits and our children repeat the same. Does it impact on their health and especially weight? Watching TV is an important part of children’s life. They can learn about everything in the world using TV shows and programs. On the other hand, modern children often spend all their free time by watching TV or playing computer games. They forgot almost all outdoor activities and games. Such type of behavior has a destructive influence on their health. That is why children often are weak and have weight problems. Probably watching TV too much time is one of the reasons of the problem, but it is not the main one. I consider that the main point of this problem is a passive way of life in whole. Too much weight of modern children is the consequence of junk food, unhealthy habits and non-active time spending. All these factors make body shape unattractive and children unhealthy. Unfortunately, there is not the universal solution. I think the most important role in solving this problem must play family. Parents have a duty to show on their own experience what kind of life style is better for children’s health and wealth. Parents have to grow a good food habits and involve children into sports. On the other hand, state and regional government also can help children to grow healthy without health problems throe giving them a possibilities of active time spending. In conclusion weight problems of children need a complex solution including the efforts of both parents and government.

Some people argue nowadays young children who spend more time front of the television can over weight compared to the long way back when we have less television hours from our parents. I do agree there can be a direct relationship between television time and obesity. This essay will try to further demonstrate this issue and provide some solutions to fix this matter.

Watching favourite tv programs continuously can be harmful for young children in two major ways. Perhaps the biggest problem, sitting in one place can cause serious in-balance of body weight and quickly it can grow compared to someone who spend more time actively playing a sport. The other major issue is while watching these TV programs consumption of unhealthy foods, such as potato chips and carbonated drinks can make it more worse the situation. As an example, research conducted by university of Colombo identified nearly twenty persent of children are risk at overweight due to lack of exercise. With combined this two we may get serious over weight younger generation which might need serious medical attention.

Fortunately, there are ways to solve this problem. The first method is giving children as well as their parents proper education of consequences of this kind a life style and how harmful that for their own well being. Secondly, using TV programs concentrates on losing weight can motivate them to exercise. For instance popular TV shows such as Biggest Losers are mainly focusing on over wight individuals and how they trying so hard to get back in to shape and fixing their medical conditions. Finally, schools also can join the rescue team and force their children to participate at least one sport can make the situation better.

In conclusion, it is clear sitting in one place and watching television can make children over weight, however with proper guidance and involvement things can be control for the benefit for the younger generations.

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Most people believe that obesity in children is as a result of looking at the television most of the tme. I strongly concur with sedentary lifestyle being one of the cause of overweight in children. Today’s lifestyle has greatly changed. The children upbringing is totally different compaired to that of many years ago. Earlier, parents used to allocate children tasks to perform during their free time before sitting to watch television for example washing dishes,mopping the house,found some laundry and such more.Nowadays the the parents spend little time with children hence they are left to do what they wish and most of the time you find them watching television hence less time for excercise,this leads to adding more weight. To add to that,they take alot of unhealthy junk foods while watching television affecting their weight even more. According to me,children children should be restricted to watching television for specific duration,other times they are engaged in other activities where they can excecise for example playing sports or doing other household chores to balance their weight hence improving health. Another measure that I recommend to help our children health is not affected by weight is to ensure the school curriculum integrates both curricular and co.curricular activities that will allow them to play. This means that the ministry of education must be very strict in approving those who wish to put up learning institutions for children to ensure that there is enough space for them to excercise during sports, dances and so on.

This essay deals with the statement that many think too much watching TV causes obesity in children, on one hand, it will show the opinion of the author, on the other, try to find solutions of the problem.

First of all, I think our digital world needs its knowledge that takes away the time from the physical one. So, I just partially agree with the announcement because not only the TV produces the mentioned being overweight.

The weight problem in children can come from some different cases at least as much as from the junk food consumption as from the uncontrolled watching TV. And now I don’t speak about the hormonal diseas caused state. In order to reach the positive result, the narrower community around the children, I mean here the parents, the teachers or the local celebs too should inspire the children to do sports or other outside activities. Or it should motivate them by presenting a few positive pattern of their friends or heros from the TV. Moreover, the media as well, by the marketing campaigns of the digital gadgets could and should give desire to the children go to the Nature with these stuffs, for instance.

Overall, I’d say the waching TV not an evident bad thing if we can control our or our children’s wasted time on it. Contrary to this, the overweight being is a pretty bad and unhealthy situation that it must avoid in our children’s life, only we have to finde out the best personalised way.

For the last time TV is taking more and more our life time. Cell phones, computer games and tablets are helping TV to do it. And it is sad. In over days a lot of children are spending their free time in front of different screens, instead take some outdoor activities. They prefer siting on the screen than active games or just walking on the street. And it is sad. As one of the influence is weight problems in children. They are sitting in school, in bus, car and in our days even at home they are siting. Every knows that, when you are watching TV, your brain works for TV and only. And like a habit lots of them are eating something, while their brain is focused on watching the TV show. Connecting this with low physical activity during all day we have so sad results. The TV by itself is not a bad thing, there are a lot of scientific, social, cultural, historical and informational programs, and all of them are useful for children. But they should not give all their free time for TV. Their parents should explain their children that they have choose one or two program a day for watching. In the other time they should rest outdoor playing and communicating in a live way with their friends. The other way is to write down children in to a sport section, were they will have more activity instead sitting in front of TV. Watching TV causes the weight problems but not at all children. If their parents notice that in right time and make some actions, this problem will disappear.

Obesity among youngsters is caused by overspending of time in front of the television. I firmly agreed that spending too much time watching TV is one cause of overweight among children, but there are suggested answers to manage obesity among children.

Weight gain is a common and progressing health problem nowadays even to young people, and occupying themselves in front of the television is one factor among endless reasons. Binge watching makes them inactive and being physically inactive means that visceral fats will rapidly accumulate in the body. Additionally, there is also the temptation of wanting to snack. Mostly, snacking involves unhealthy food such as chips and sweets, rather than fruits or other better snack choices. this habit of a child can trigger a sedentary lifestyle and will definitely result in obesity.

however, there are precautionary ways of tackling continuous overweight problems among young people. Firstly, parents should involve themselves with the activities that their children are currently doing especially on weekends. Instead of cuddling on a couch watching TV, they could ask their children to help them wash the car, mow the grass or clean the window. Alternatively, they could go to the park and do outdoor activities such as basketball and biking. Secondly, parents could enroll their children in different workshops that are appealing to them. If children are doing what interests them, they will likely stall watching TV and engage themselves more with the hobbies that they are discovering.

In conclusion, watching TV is a favorite pastime among children but too much time seating in front of the screen cause obesity. Parents should break this habit by involving themselves with their children’s lifestyle and encouraging them to engage themselves in more active physical hobbies.

Watching the television has become an addiction for a significant amount of children nowadays.Due to a massive development in technology and a particular improvement in the quality of images, there has been a risen interest from societies around the world concerning daily soaps, films and especially cartoons when it comes to children.

I believe that the way the society is evolving is to be blamed.Children in this particular era are pampered way more than they should be and therefore their attitude and their whole lifestyle is to be questioned.They eat and drink what they want and spend hours in front of the television. This as a result becomes a daily routine and and weight gain is hence more prominent.Parents play a primordial role when it comes to societal changes.Living in a materialist century , parents cannot find time to look after their children properly and this has a direct impact in the dire lifestyle of children.

The best way to tackle this issue is a vital reminder about the importance of sports. Not only that but also parents should free their time to take these children to the gym or indulging them in sports in which they show interest.Their time should be monitored as well ; they should divide the time appropriately between studies, sports and watching the television.Furthermore they should eat healthily and junk foods must be controlled.Concerning their studies the effects of weight gain in the long run must be highlighted.

Television watching by children is both an educative and entertaining activity. This is evident by the numbers of beautiful and enlightening cartoons and children’s programs on the television. It is disagreed that watching television can cause weight problems in children. This will be proven by analyzing other things like unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise that can cause weight problems in children. Eating of healthy foods which consists of all classes of food and clean water in moderation will not lead to weight problems in children however, when children indulge in junk food full of pastries and sugary drinks, these results in excessive weight gain and not watching television alone Exercise is an important aspect of healthy lifestyle which prevents weight problems when practiced regularly. Lack of exercise coupled with unhealthy eating habits is likely to lead to weight problems in children and not watching television. It is evident that children eating healthy foods and exercising regularly are happy and brilliant children To conclude, watching television is highly educative, enlightening and an entertaining pastime for children, if reasonable time is allotted to it, it should not be a cause of weight problems in children Furthermore health education on healthy eating habits, regular exercises, medical check up to rule out disease condition which may lead to weight problems like obesity will help in no small measure to prevent weight problems in children.

Apparently, children today get familiar to television than other entertainments. It is because it is easy for them to reach out in home and most of families own a television at least nowadays. The more children reach in front of television, the more probably they watch much longer. As a result of it, it might lead to gaining weight in children. Hence, I agree on this possibility between watching television and gaining weight problems. Getting weight problems in children appear to cause other unwanted health-related problems as well later in their life. To solve this issue, firstly parents should not leave them alone watching television and if needed, parents have to accompany them. Additionally, parents should set a time limit for them. Sitting together with children in front of television not only keeps them from seeing unwanted or improper scenes on tv programs but also controls them not to watch beyond limits. Secondly and finally, parents should create activities and games for their children to spend their time in home and keep away for a trap of seeing television. If activities are linked with children’s hobbies, it might lead to a great benefit. Letting children learn a foreign language or one of musical instruments in home could be substituted to alleviate their habit of watching television too much. In conclusion, parents are important for children who do not know well whether the way they do is good or not. Thus, with the guidance of parents, children can follow the instructions given and get rid of gaining weight from watching television for long.

People argue that watching television effect to child’s obesity or weightgain. I agree with this statement to some extent. In modern era, child obesity has become a major health issue in younger ages.Reserches has found many factors are worseing the problem. Although childeren are active than the elders, weightgaining rate is increasing all over the world causing serious health issues. Not only watching television but also playing video games or mobile phone usage has became a common habit throughout the younger generation.Therefor childeren are addicted to spend a sedentary life. In present, parents pay less attention to their childeren with their busy workshedule. In addition, modern foodstyles and recipes is the other fact behind the obesity. Moreover child freedom has defrauded by the educational system in society. It limits the outdoor activities of a child with their peer groups. To overcome this issue I suggest to change adults attitudes regarding the cildren educational system. Over workload increases the stress level of a child and limits his physical activities. Childeren should be encouraged to play outdoor games rather than playing vedio games. Nevertheless childeren should be provided balence healthy diet instead of having fast foods. Finaly parents can limit the time that childeren spend in front of television without put restrictions to their world.

It is believed by some that small screen induces obesity among children. I firmly agree with this view,but there are some solutions to handle this alarming issue, by educating parents and children,and provision of more exercise park in the community. First reason to consider that TV entice food cravings for unhealthy products.Most children watched games or shows, which are either very stressful that create anxiety among youth or very hilarious through which they become overactive.Thus, chemicals in the brain stimulate hunger, which they want to satsfied with junk food.Secondly, watching TV is a passive activity, and they are not doing any physical work. For example, a recent research at International Institute of Health and Sciences at London University revealed that 75% of obesity rate among children increased due to screen time,especially TV. However, there are some solutions, if impemented properly, could be beneficial to reduce obesity rate in children. One solution is educate parents and children about the negative impacts of screen time . This way,both children and parents will be aware about the root cause of the problem. Reportedly, a recent research has revealed that parents motivation and proper guidance has been helpful to decrease 75% obesity rate among high school students at an American school. Another method is that government should take special steps,such as providing exercise and sports facilities in the community parks, so that children instead of watching TV play outside.This way, obesity rate could be decreased. In conclusion, while weight gain in children because of TV is a pressing issue, it could be handled if both parents and government make special efforts jointly.

Children can gain weight anytime due to various causes however watching TV has been scientifically proven to be the cause of weight gain in children. In my opinion the types of programs watched by kids can either contribute or inhibit weight gain.

It is believed that children learn through actions, they will attempt to immitate what is been seen on the tv. Most kiddies channels offer physical activities which are safe and simple for kids to follow, for example “Kideo”. Kideo its channel that promotes a healthy lifestyle, it even instruct the kids to follow all the excersizes being done and what to eat when watching tv. Whilst there are other programs like “Junior Chefs competition”, which focuses more on being a good cook. Since children are imitators they might also try to eat as many food as they can to also judge the food.

Parents should step in and not allow the tv to raise the kids, it has been a trend for middle class parents to neglect the kids through allowing kids more TV time, and there is a saying “more of everything is never good, things should be done in moderation”. They should introduce kids to various activities unlike subjecting them to a routine of watching tv throughout the day. Parents should go to gym with children and allow them more of playtime outside of the house and educate them on the health risk associated with weight gain.

In conclusion, parents must play a vital role of instilling a healthy lifestyle to the kids and potential health risks associated with weight gain in the near future.

With technological advancement achieving new heights over the past decade or so, television prices have come down substantially. Thus allowing easy access to entertainment for every household due to which a large portion of the younger generation or the adolescent group, have been hooked onto them lately and rendering them devoid of physical activities. This I believe is one of the foremost reason for obesity among children.

Television offering a varied range of shows and cartoons across multiple channels have managed to cater to a large portion of the children interest pool, as a result, they end up being glued to the box for a longer duration. There are dedicated channels for kids nowadays which offer them content throughout the day. On top of that, they are also exposed to commercials from various fast foods joints which intrigues them to try these out.

There are multiple solutions that can be implemented here to tackle this situation. Firstly, rather than completely banning the children from viewing television; we can change the genre of what they watch to maybe sports channels which would cultivate an interest among them to go out and play. Secondly, involving them more in the daily household chores would be a good way to make sure they are always on there toes. Last but not least, parents can also take some time out of their schedule to engage with the children in the park or they can also enroll them for sports clubs which is a good way to make sure that the children get their daily dose of physical activity through multiple programs organized by these clubs.

To sum up, parents should talk to their children and explain to them the importance of physical exercise and encourage them to be more participative for outdoor activities.

Nowadays obesity is widespread amongst young children which is perhaps due to modern day lifestyle where lack of outdoor activities paired with other factors are prevalent. Being a couch Potato in front of the television is considered prime reason for overweight in children and I personally agree with this fact. In the following paragraphs I would elaborate further on this issue and give possible solutions to the problem.

While advent of technology in the modern era has opened up many avenues, however at the same time over indulgence in something like television have adverse effects on people’s health specially the children who have lot of free time at their age. This has resulted primarily in illness caused by unhealthy mind and body. Also overweight is cause of many health issues.

In order to overcome this universal pain area, I believe steps can be taken both from parents and school for better future of offspring. Firstly an alternative plan of action should be devised to cover the television based needs such as entertainment, education etc. Outdoor activities should be encouraged for physical fitness and mental development. Also various forums can be organized where they get involved with other children of their age and brainstorm. Parents should try to spend more time with their kids and help them with their queries.

To conclude, it can be argued that although watching television on frequent basis can be harmful for children, however parents and academic institutions have essential role to play and curb the hazards.

Some individuals are of the opinion That juveniles who spend time watching Television are obese. I conquer with them as being in active causes improper digestion of carbohydrates ,it also leads to accumulation of fats in the body.Being in doors focusing only on watching movies makes children to be eating frequently and since they are not active there is poor absorption of food. However, children’s healthy can be improved by allowing them to do out door activities for example ;playing ball games,skipping,playing with toys etc.as this increases the rate food absorption .Such type of activities also keeps the children’s minds off food as they are occupied with different activities Hover,If parents feel it’s not safe for children to play out side alone ,they can accompany them to make sure they are safe. Buying children different toys and allowing them to play out doors makes them physically and mentally fit .

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Recently, several hilarious TV programs and cartons have attracted our future generations and they spend much time in front of the screen. therefore, some parents believe that their offspring are exposed to many health and social problems because of this habit. I completely agree with the previous point of vies, but there are many steps we can take to tackle this problematic. Consequently, this essay first will be explained the problems and the measures we all should take to alleviate the consequences.

First of all, most children are addicted to watching TV programs and spent a lot of hours in front of the screen. However, this doing has many detrimental effects on their body growth and the community around them as well. Firstly dependent generation nowadays drops out of practicing outdoor activities and they tend to see sports programs only. This means that their lifestyle becomes sedentary which causes many health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and eye strain. Moreover, sometimes, the next generation is attracted by advertisements and this leads to putting pressure on their fathers and mothers. In addition to the former points, by over-watching TV, the children become isolated and do not socialize with their family and their neighbors and this may contribute to increasing shyness and resentfulness inside the children and affects their future career on the near future.

Nevertheless, there are many measures that parents can take to overcome these problems. First, the parents should engage their children in outdoor activities such a football, basketball or swimming. When the parents provide the children with exercise, they will not definitely waste their time. Not only will children be reluctant to TV, but also they will be eager to preserve their health. On the social level, the parents ought to encourage their offspring to visit their relatives and their neighbor, and certainly, this helps them in improving their self-esteem. As they say, the more you interact with people, the more confidence you increase.

In conclusion, while watching TV has many catastrophic effects on the children’s health such as becoming obsess and lacking cooperation with their neighbors and family members, there are many measures that parents should take to tackle with those issues such as involving them in open-air activities and engaging them in society.

In this contemporary lifestyle, digital media dominating the world. Hence, obesity is the predominant reason within children. I agree with the statement and also believe that it happens due to careless attitude of parents. and, in this essay today I will discuss irreplaceable solutions to in tackling the problem of child obesity.

Let us first examine the reasons why some people hold the opinion that watching TV can cause weight problems in children. First of all, I think from what I have seen, kids are getting more and more lazy and this is because of the way grown ups behave. They let their kids do nothing for much too long. Therefore, obesity problem is increasing day by day. Secondly, in schools less promotion of outdoor activities and encouragement for technological sessions leading weight increasing problem. That’s why children inclined towards digital world and gregarious to watch Television.

Now, lets discuss plausible solutions to address weight problems. Firstly, school efforts to stimulate students in physical exercises are invaluable contribution to overcome with the menace of obesity. Hence, sports sessions should be morally uplifted. In addition, parents should spend some quality time with children and watch over their balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. So, they remain fit and active.

To recapitulate, This explains why outdoor sessions and parent efforts are crucial in insuring children flourishing lifestyle. Therefore, teachers and parents both are equally accountable to mitigate this problem.

To large extend i agreed that watching TV may cause weight in children. it has been sciencetificaly proven that having sitting down in place can cause weight because the body system will so relax and that will make the digestive so slow this will lead to increase in body fat which will automatically translate to body weight. It of interest to note that watching TV can equallly lead to sight problem for children most expecially when they move too closely to TV same time disencourage them have a good reading habits. However, exercise is an antedote to incrreasingly body weight which my acquire by children as a result of watching TV . Some sport analyst has recommended different series of exercise for chilldren which include but not limited to bike riding with the premises, jumping and swimming where its secure for kids.

This will not only recduce thier weight but enhance body digestive system which will definitely redeuce body fat and increase body immune system.

Another way out is to arrange after school tutorials for them , this engage them all through the hour will they would have been using to watch the TV, this will go a long way in helping their academics and also give rise to their reading habits.

Thank you .

Weight problem is becoming more common in the society, and this has numerous effects on the life of the sufferers. However, the most striking issue is the rapid increase in the number of children with weight problems.

The causes of weight problems in children are enormous, but the most debated is the TV. While some persons believe that spending more time in front of the television can result in weight gain, on the other hand there are those who believe otherwise.

In my opinion, I believe that when a person indulge in an immobile task for too long, there will be some unwanted consequences. Having said that, children who reside in a developed cities, tends to spend more time in front of the television for the purpose of games and movies than their counterparts in rural areas. Often times, these children will spend close to 8 hours watching television, while ignoring other outdoor activities. One noticeable thing is that most of these children always have something to close by, making it less important for them to leave their favorite spot.

While there are drawbacks to this act by today’s children, there are also possible solutions. One is to restrict children access to the television set for a period. This could be either on weekends only or limited number of hours during the week. Another possible solution is for parents to compare their kids to engage in activities that will require them to spend more time outdoors, of course this can be made possible through effective time schedules for television.

In the modern era,children are addicted to many of the electronic gadgets especially television which inturn dissuade them to engage in outdoor physical activities finally make them obese.i agree that visual media pay a role in making the children obese but it can be tackled effectively if the parents and teachers are taken initiatives to divert their child mind set by adding more outdoor activities. To begin with, children are easily lured by television programmes but uncontolled watching for long time take away their time for spending on outside games which would make them obese.To be clear even if the telecast are lengthy no matter for children they would watch continuously . Consequently, the affinity to watch such programmes makes them a regular viewers for a prolonged time at any cost.For instance,the recent WHO studies have shown that most of the children(82%) are obese due to over addiction to electronic gadgets. Thus it is true that addiction towards media make especially children obese. However ,the over weight in children can be addressed effectively if the parents and teachers play their role.Precisely,school can add more outdoor plays as competition baisis whereas parents can divert their child towards the programmes related to healthy habits like yoga,or let them take out to play at beach or park.Further more parents can limit the timing for tv watching.Hence periodic participation in all kinds of outdoor activities can reduce the obesity issues in children to a certain extent. In conclusion, though prolonged watching television in children is one of the reasons for being obese, it can be controlled nicely if the family and schools persuade the children with better outdoor game options.

It is thought by many people that extreme watching TV can lead children to obesity. I completely agree with this idea and I think the solutions for this issue are in the hands of families and the government. Firstly, families should provide children a healthy life style by doing various activities and providing healthy food. For instance they can do group games such as pantomime which attracts children’s attention from TV to the activity. Such activities do not let children to be bored and tend to play games. Furthermore, an other harmful factor in getting extra weight is unhealthy food. Parents should use considerable amount of vegetables and fresh fruits in family diet and avoid eating extra fat and sugar. On the other hand, the role of government is undeniable. It is very important to have more exercise during the day and since children spend a significant part of day at school, government should add more physical activities to school curriculum. They can provide extra curricular activities like soccer or swimming matches after school. Besides, they can allocate a budget as reward in order to encourage children and increase their motivation. In conclusion, families and the government can consciously cope with the overweight problem among children and it can be controlled effectively by providing an efficient regard from them.

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Some people believe that watching TV is the cause of obesity in children. While I completely disagree to TV being the sole cause of weight gain in children however, its effects cannot be over emphasised. A number of factors are responsible for weight problems in children. Firstly, the kind of foods fed to kids can influence their weights. Research results suggest that high-calorie content foods such as white bread, oats have higher tendency against increasing bodyweights, than fibrous foods like wheat bread. Secondly, lack of exercise has been found to trigger weight gain in both young and old. To buttress this, a couple of publications on on food biology have shown that active exercise for instance, running, jumping help in burning calories in foods as well as keep the heart healthy. Thirdly, children tend to have weight issues due to heredity-a transfer of character or trait from parents to their offspring. Thus, a fat couple have a very high chance to produce an obese child. Therefore, consumption of low-sugar goods, should be fed to growing children in order to combat the issue of weight problems. This can be achieved when the government helps subsidise fibrous foods while tax on high-sugar-content foods is increased. In addition, parents and schools should ensure their wards actively participate in exercise. The parents should create adequate adequate time especially, during weekends, for exercise while schools can increase the number of days or hours per week for sport. Lastly, there should be awareness not only on genotypes but on heredity, for prospective couples,as this will help them know what child to expect with regards to weight issues. In conclusion, obesity in children an be ameliorated if they are fed balanced-low-sugar-diet, engaged in active exercise and educating the couples .

In the modern era, the individual use a alot of electronic devices. The television is the most common device which is used by everyperson in their daily life.some individual think believe that watching television may causes many weight issues in children. I personaly believe that many of health problems may caused by watching. Nowadays, the parents have hectic schedule. so they are busy with their official work. the kids who are living in the home they want to watch daily soap, movies and other things in the television. mostly the school going child wants to see cartoons like doremon, ninja’s and many more.They didnot went to play outdoor games they want to sit in their homes and watch the television. At that time they eat many things which may increases there weight. that may also lead many stomach problems on the otherside, the people may ameliorate their kids health. they can motivate their children for playing outdoor games.They help them to perform other activity like running, exercise and other things which helps to maintain their body weight. they encourage their juveniles for joining swimming classes and gym so that they can easily concentrate on their studies. The adolsent can go for morning walk so that this help for maintaining healthy habbits. At the last but not least, i want to say that the parents plays an pramount in the life of children. what the parents insist their children they do that thing.In the educational institutions, the trainer may proving cons and pros of the electronic devices so that the children can easly know what is good and what is bad for them

It is considered by few people that watching television can result in weight problems among children. I agree that watching television can cause problems related to maintaining healthy weight, but limited screen time should not be a concern. The best way to solve weight problems in children is by encouraging them to participate in outdoor activities.

Watching television can make children sit idle for long hours. When there is no physical activity, excess fat from the food eaten, does not get burnt and it accumulates as unhealthy weight in the body of the person. Furthermore, long term weight problems results in health issues such as obesity or high cholesterol as the children grow into adults. One point to add is that children must watch television under an adult’s supervision. The supervision must include limiting screen time for the child. With limited screen time, the child will switch off the television and engage themselves in other activities. This will control the weight problems and not cause any harm for the children.

Weight problems among children who watch television can be solved by encouraging them to participate in fun and exciting outdoor activities where good amount of physical activity is needed. By actively taking part in games or sports, such as hide and seek or tennis, the children run around quite a lot which is necessary to burn the excess fat. Also, the children have more friends when they play together everyday. They are eager to play with them rather than sitting alone and watching television.

To conclude, one must limit the time children spend watching television so that they do not have weight problems. The most effective method to deal with weight problems among children who watch television without supervision is by active participation in outdoor activities.

It is being thought by some individual that, watching television has led children to suffer from issues related to weight. However I am not agree to this, because i think such adverse consequences are combined result of both lifestyle change as well as rapidly expanding usage of smartphones. Though it seems bit difficult to find solution to this problem, I think with little attention from parents and slight alteration in lifestyle can play crucial role to curb the problem.

Firstly, in my view the main reason behind this problem is because of quick growth in usage of mobile phones. That means when children spend more time on mobile phones by either playing addictive video games or on social media to entertain themselves, it drastically reduces there time in playing outdoor games. In other words, not getting involved in any outdoor activities make them exposed to risk of being overweighted.

Secondly, the other point to consider is that there has been a lot of change in lifestyle of children these days. This means that that their sleeping and eating habits have been changed a lot. For instance increased number of children enjoy eating delicious fast-foods. This fast-foods though are tasty, expose children to various problems emergeing from obesity owing to their unhealthy fat contents.

Although, it may sound challenging to control such difficulties, but with minor habitual changes and care from parents can bring positive oucomes. This means parents are close to their children and can make them aware about hazardous consequences of eating excess junk-foods. Moreover parents can also control their children’s activities on phone by limiting the amount of time spent. In addition some time encouraging children to play outdoor games by explaining them about the benefits of such games children can be turned to sports and other physical activities.

In conclusion, though some people think that problems related to weight are because of watching TV, in my opinion this is mainly because of excessive junkfood and too much usage of mobile phones. Nonetheless, with love and guidance from parents this issue can be mitigated.

It is believed that watching television makes youngsters become obese. This essay agrees with this statement because being inactive can make children overweight. This essay will tackle how children who spend too much time watching television leads to weight gain and suggest a viable solution.

In this age and time, there are too many TV programs that are suitable for children. Many cartoon channels are available that children can watch different programs as long as they want to. There are even times that they munch on unhealthy foods like chocolates while watching their favorite TV program. Many of these youngsters become unaware of the time not realizing they have been inactive for some time. As a result, these inactive children who also eat too many sweets become unhealthy that they become heavier for their age. For example, a study conducted on Reader’s Digest magazine shows that 78% of children who spend too much time watching TV are obese.

It has been proven that exercise makes a person healthy. Parents should limit the time for their children to watch television and they should make them active. Parents should enroll their children to some extra-curricular activities like sports. As an example, a personal friend of mine let his son play football every weekend and I have witnessed how he grew up being conscious of his own weight.

In conclusion, watching TV can make children relaxed but the time they spend watching their favorite programs should be limited. They should also get involved in sports for them to grow up healthy and fit.

A large number of people are worried about the overweight cause by frequently television watching in their offspring .In my opinion, it is worst problem facing by parents due to lack of exercises and eating junk foods however there are various possible solution to tackle this problem such as making timetable to watch television ,involve them in physical exercises as well as involved detrimental effect of watching television in school curriculum .

To begin with offsprings are unable to perform physical exercises .Now a days majority of the children are couch potatoes who are unable to do regular physical exercises which is essential for human being as a result they have devastating effect physically and mentally. Another cause of overweight is eating too much junk food which is advertised by different channels in commercial breaks.Although,children spend a lot of time in television rather than outdoor games where they saw variety of junk foods which give proper nutrition for them but the organisation give fake report.Thus, childrens like to eat breads ,cereals ,snacks e.t.c rather than fruits and vegetables.

There are various effective solution to rectify the problem. firstly ,parents should make time table to watch television which helps to minimise the problem directly and let them them encourage to do outdoor games.Secondly physical exercises helps directly to lose weight and make them flexible and fit. So, encourage them to do physical exercises and take part in various sports which plays vital role to maintain their health. Finally the detrimental effect of watching television should be involved in school curriculum. This possible solution helps to ameliorated the problems cause by watching television.

To sum up, provide qualitative education during school ,making time table and physical exercises help them to rectify the cause of overweight problem for offsprings .

It is argue that ,watching television is the most common reason of obesity in the adolescent .This easy will elaborate more on it and provide some main solutions to prevent our future generation from it,with reasonable conclusion. To being with,in this modern era children are become more habitual of entertainment programme such as watch video’s and film through day. In ancient time technology was not evolve that much ,so that they used to play several games in the playground.however these days these medium of intertainmen are available on every house and mostly children are much more keen to watching it,because of this reason,their involvement in real play are lessen and gaining there body weight.

On the other hand there are various probable solutions to protect our younger one to gain their weight.firstly,children spend there most of the time at schoolyard,so government should provide the legal note to every education department to routinely exercise should be mendetery early in the morning and there should be spots activities priod in their curriculum.Secondly All fast food stall should be banned near to campus ,there should be special classes given to them,so that they are able diffenciate between quality of food and there harmfully effect on our physical.finally parents should have maintain proper food balance diet at home for them,and avoid highly calorie products in there preparation to make their child fit and fine.

In conclusion,sandentry life style is most common cause to gaining wait,but right precautions are helpful to ommission of this problem.

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The way for you to learn is to compare your essay with other people who post theirs. And then tomorrow, you can compare it with my model essay.

Physical inactivity is usually associated with obesity, an example of which is staying in front of the TV for hours. Personally, I agree with this perspective and would offer some suggestions to improve the situation. Firstly, engage children in activities that require physical mobility such as sports. By engaging them in sports activities, parents will be sure that they will cut down on the amount of time spent in front of the TV, have a more vivid social life and watch their weight. Secondly, another good way would be to engage them with chores which comply with the children’s age such as tidying their rooms or feeding a pet. In this way children will acquire a sense of accomplishment and importance. Thirdly, taking up a musical instrument or being member of a group that practice art and craft would help the children spend less time in front of the TV and concequently avoid the risk of gaining weight. To conclude, I might say that all of the above summed up, it is the parents’ responsibility to engage children in activities that boost their physical activity.

According to some, watching TV could trigger weight problems in children and I agree with this. Although the problems this could take, a number of solutions can be suggested to avoid chidren´s weight problems for watching TV. A good solution is estimulating outdoor activities, such as sports and artistical classes. In other words, this could improve their skills and also bring better friendship among children. Indeed, a child that has a good relationship with others could grow up in a greater and healthier environment. Furthermore, they could deal better with difficult moments in their lives, because they will already been developing their social and talented skills. Consequently, this will help them in a long run, when it is time to choose which profession to be pursued. Another solution to be considered is limiting their time in front of the TV, because they are submitted to several commercials that estimulate their taste for junk and unhealthy food. Therefore, a child is an human being in development and, as a result, is more vulnerable whether to a explicit or to a subconsciouness propaganda that is commonly seen behind a simple TV show with a character eating an hamburguer or pizza, for instance. Finally, reading books might be a better solution rather than leave children watching TV. Afterall, books are an irrepleaceable learning tool, that can stimulate their thinking and language skills, helping them to overcome their social fears and, in this case, their ability to communicate and to share their experiences. This might tackle children´s weight problems as well, once considered that they would be away from TV. In conclusion, despite all drawbacks in chidren´s weight by watching TV, there might be solutions in order to estimulate children activities away from the television.

I have recently given my General IELTS, and updated ‘Recent Exam Question Section’ with speaking and writing questions. But It is not appearing on the page, even after submitting two times. Am I doing something wrong ?

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In my point of view,now a days ,watching tv and playing games is a big reason of gaining and loosing weight in childrens.So,the suggestion is that whole family should involve in some attractive activities at home,like healthy cooking,exercise in some way that automatically attract your children to join you.one major thing tell your children’s about healthy food which is suitable according to your children’s age.

I was hoping for a full essay. That means 270 – 290 words. This is a chance for you to write a complete essay and then tomorrow you can compare it with my model essay.

Why am I not able to see my post ? It happens many times.

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For my part I am in the favour of watching TV may cause weight problem there are number of reasons to support it not engaged in physical work can cause obesity.

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I saw the following topic in the Cambridge vocabulary for IELTS book: ” Whoever controls the media also controls opinions and attitudes of the people and there is little that can be done to rectify this” To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Based on your lessons, the first part of the topic should be paraphrased in the introduction, and the second part “there is little that can be done to rectify this” should be considered the main topic to agree or disagree with. However, in the Cambridge answer key, in the first body paragraph, it has been written about controlling the peoples’ attitude, and in the second paragraph, it has been disagreed with that little can be done. I appreciate if you could clarify this matter.

Thank you in advance, and sorry if I posted this question in an irrelevant place.

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This is because both parts of the essay question (the statement) are opinion. It is not true that whoever controls the media controls opinion – it is an opinion. You need to comment on that opinion. You also need to common on the opinion that nothing can be done. This means you need to differential between being given a fact (a current real situation) – that is the background only – and being given one opinion or two opinions to comment on. Here you have two opinions to comment on. Do you agree that whoever controls media controls opinion? Personally I do not agree with this. I think media has an influence but not a control. Then you must decide if you agree that nothing can be done – again I would disagree, of course something can be done – you must then explain what. Do you see? Your task in an Opinion Essay is to common on the opinion given. That means first you must identify if you have one or two opinions to tackle in the question.

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The Impacts of Junk Food on Health

Energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods, otherwise known as junk foods, have never been more accessible and available. Young people are bombarded with unhealthy junk-food choices daily, and this can lead to life-long dietary habits that are difficult to undo. In this article, we explore the scientific evidence behind both the short-term and long-term impacts of junk food consumption on our health.

Introduction

The world is currently facing an obesity epidemic, which puts people at risk for chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Junk food can contribute to obesity and yet it is becoming a part of our everyday lives because of our fast-paced lifestyles. Life can be jam-packed when you are juggling school, sport, and hanging with friends and family! Junk food companies make food convenient, tasty, and affordable, so it has largely replaced preparing and eating healthy homemade meals. Junk foods include foods like burgers, fried chicken, and pizza from fast-food restaurants, as well as packaged foods like chips, biscuits, and ice-cream, sugar-sweetened beverages like soda, fatty meats like bacon, sugary cereals, and frozen ready meals like lasagne. These are typically highly processed foods , meaning several steps were involved in making the food, with a focus on making them tasty and thus easy to overeat. Unfortunately, junk foods provide lots of calories and energy, but little of the vital nutrients our bodies need to grow and be healthy, like proteins, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Australian teenagers aged 14–18 years get more than 40% of their daily energy from these types of foods, which is concerning [ 1 ]. Junk foods are also known as discretionary foods , which means they are “not needed to meet nutrient requirements and do not belong to the five food groups” [ 2 ]. According to the dietary guidelines of Australian and many other countries, these five food groups are grains and cereals, vegetables and legumes, fruits, dairy and dairy alternatives, and meat and meat alternatives.

Young people are often the targets of sneaky advertising tactics by junk food companies, which show our heroes and icons promoting junk foods. In Australia, cricket, one of our favorite sports, is sponsored by a big fast-food brand. Elite athletes like cricket players are not fuelling their bodies with fried chicken, burgers, and fries! A study showed that adolescents aged 12–17 years view over 14.4 million food advertisements in a single year on popular websites, with cakes, cookies, and ice cream being the most frequently advertised products [ 3 ]. Another study examining YouTube videos popular amongst children reported that 38% of all ads involved a food or beverage and 56% of those food ads were for junk foods [ 4 ].

What Happens to Our Bodies Shortly After We Eat Junk Foods?

Food is made up of three major nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. There are also vitamins and minerals in food that support good health, growth, and development. Getting the proper nutrition is very important during our teenage years. However, when we eat junk foods, we are consuming high amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, which are quickly absorbed by the body.

Let us take the example of eating a hamburger. A burger typically contains carbohydrates from the bun, proteins and fats from the beef patty, and fats from the cheese and sauce. On average, a burger from a fast-food chain contains 36–40% of your daily energy needs and this does not account for any chips or drinks consumed with it ( Figure 1 ). This is a large amount of food for the body to digest—not good if you are about to hit the cricket pitch!

Figure 1 - The nutritional composition of a popular burger from a famous fast-food restaurant, detailing the average quantity per serving and per 100 g.

Figure 1 - The nutritional composition of a popular burger from a famous fast-food restaurant, detailing the average quantity per serving and per 100 g.
The carbohydrates of a burger are mainly from the bun, while the protein comes from the beef patty. Large amounts of fat come from the cheese and sauce. Based on the Australian dietary guidelines, just one burger can be 36% of the recommended daily energy intake for teenage boys aged 12–15 years and 40% of the recommendations for teenage girls 12–15 years.

A few hours to a few days after eating rich, heavy foods such as a burger, unpleasant symptoms like tiredness, poor sleep, and even hunger can result ( Figure 2 ). Rather than providing an energy boost, junk foods can lead to a lack of energy. For a short time, sugar (a type of carbohydrate) makes people feel energized, happy, and upbeat as it is used by the body for energy. However, refined sugar , which is the type of sugar commonly found in junk foods, leads to a quick drop in blood sugar levels because it is digested quickly by the body. This can lead tiredness and cravings [ 5 ].

Figure 2 - The short- and long-term impacts of junk food consumption.

Figure 2 - The short- and long-term impacts of junk food consumption.
In the short-term, junk foods can make you feel tired, bloated, and unable to concentrate. Long-term, junk foods can lead to tooth decay and poor bowel habits. Junk foods can also lead to obesity and associated diseases such as heart disease. When junk foods are regularly consumed over long periods of time, the damages and complications to health are increasingly costly.

Fiber is a good carbohydrate commonly found in vegetables, fruits, barley, legumes, nuts, and seeds—foods from the five food groups. Fiber not only keeps the digestive system healthy, but also slows the stomach’s emptying process, keeping us feeling full for longer. Junk foods tend to lack fiber, so when we eat them, we notice decreasing energy and increasing hunger sooner.

Foods such as walnuts, berries, tuna, and green veggies can boost concentration levels. This is particularly important for young minds who are doing lots of schoolwork. These foods are what most elite athletes are eating! On the other hand, eating junk foods can lead to poor concentration. Eating junk foods can lead to swelling in the part of the brain that has a major role in memory. A study performed in humans showed that eating an unhealthy breakfast high in fat and sugar for 4 days in a row caused disruptions to the learning and memory parts of the brain [ 6 ].

Long-Term Impacts of Junk Foods

If we eat mostly junk foods over many weeks, months, or years, there can be several long-term impacts on health ( Figure 2 ). For example, high saturated fat intake is strongly linked with high levels of bad cholesterol in the blood, which can be a sign of heart disease. Respected research studies found that young people who eat only small amounts of saturated fat have lower total cholesterol levels [ 7 ].

Frequent consumption of junk foods can also increase the risk of diseases such as hypertension and stroke. Hypertension is also known as high blood pressure and a stroke is damage to the brain from reduced blood supply, which prevents the brain from receiving the oxygen and nutrients it needs to survive. Hypertension and stroke can occur because of the high amounts of cholesterol and salt in junk foods.

Furthermore, junk foods can trigger the “happy hormone,” dopamine , to be released in the brain, making us feel good when we eat these foods. This can lead us to wanting more junk food to get that same happy feeling again [ 8 ]. Other long-term effects of eating too much junk food include tooth decay and constipation. Soft drinks, for instance, can cause tooth decay due to high amounts of sugar and acid that can wear down the protective tooth enamel. Junk foods are typically low in fiber too, which has negative consequences for gut health in the long term. Fiber forms the bulk of our poop and without it, it can be hard to poop!

Tips for Being Healthy

One way to figure out whether a food is a junk food is to think about how processed it is. When we think of foods in their whole and original forms, like a fresh tomato, a grain of rice, or milk squeezed from a cow, we can then start to imagine how many steps are involved to transform that whole food into something that is ready-to-eat, tasty, convenient, and has a long shelf life.

For teenagers 13–14 years old, the recommended daily energy intake is 8,200–9,900 kJ/day or 1,960 kcal-2,370 kcal/day for boys and 7,400–8,200 kJ/day or 1,770–1,960 kcal for girls, according to the Australian dietary guidelines. Of course, the more physically active you are, the higher your energy needs. Remember that junk foods are okay to eat occasionally, but they should not make up more than 10% of your daily energy intake. In a day, this may be a simple treat such as a small muffin or a few squares of chocolate. On a weekly basis, this might mean no more than two fast-food meals per week. The remaining 90% of food eaten should be from the five food groups.

In conclusion, we know that junk foods are tasty, affordable, and convenient. This makes it hard to limit the amount of junk food we eat. However, if junk foods become a staple of our diets, there can be negative impacts on our health. We should aim for high-fiber foods such as whole grains, vegetables, and fruits; meals that have moderate amounts of sugar and salt; and calcium-rich and iron-rich foods. Healthy foods help to build strong bodies and brains. Limiting junk food intake can happen on an individual level, based on our food choices, or through government policies and health-promotion strategies. We need governments to stop junk food companies from advertising to young people, and we need their help to replace junk food restaurants with more healthy options. Researchers can focus on education and health promotion around healthy food options and can work with young people to develop solutions. If we all work together, we can help young people across the world to make food choices that will improve their short and long-term health.

Obesity : ↑ A disorder where too much body fat increases the risk of health problems.

Processed Food : ↑ A raw agricultural food that has undergone processes to be washed, ground, cleaned and/or cooked further.

Discretionary Food : ↑ Foods and drinks not necessary to provide the nutrients the body needs but that may add variety to a person’s diet (according to the Australian dietary guidelines).

Refined Sugar : ↑ Sugar that has been processed from raw sources such as sugar cane, sugar beets or corn.

Saturated Fat : ↑ A type of fat commonly eaten from animal sources such as beef, chicken and pork, which typically promotes the production of “bad” cholesterol in the body.

Dopamine : ↑ A hormone that is released when the brain is expecting a reward and is associated with activities that generate pleasure, such as eating or shopping.

Conflict of Interest

The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

[1] ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics. 2013. 4324.0.55.002 - Microdata: Australian Health Survey: Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2011-12 . Australian Bureau of Statistics. Available online at: http://bit.ly/2jkRRZO (accessed December 13, 2019).

[2] ↑ National Health and Medical Research Council. 2013. Australian Dietary Guidelines Summary . Canberra, ACT: National Health and Medical Research Council.

[3] ↑ Potvin Kent, M., and Pauzé, E. 2018. The frequency and healthfulness of food and beverages advertised on adolescents’ preferred web sites in Canada. J. Adolesc. Health. 63:102–7. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2018.01.007

[4] ↑ Tan, L., Ng, S. H., Omar, A., and Karupaiah, T. 2018. What’s on YouTube? A case study on food and beverage advertising in videos targeted at children on social media. Child Obes. 14:280–90. doi: 10.1089/chi.2018.0037

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[6] ↑ Attuquayefio, T., Stevenson, R. J., Oaten, M. J., and Francis, H. M. 2017. A four-day western-style dietary intervention causes reductions in hippocampal-dependent learning and memory and interoceptive sensitivity. PLoS ONE . 12:e0172645. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0172645

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the metamorphosis essay thesis

A Summary and Analysis of Franz Kafka’s ‘The Metamorphosis’

By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University)

‘The Metamorphosis’ is a short story (sometimes classed as a novella) by the Czech-born German-language author Franz Kafka (1883-1924). It is his best-known shorter work, published in German in 1915, with the first English translation appearing in 1933. ‘The Metamorphosis’ has attracted numerous interpretations, so it might be worth probing this fascinating story more closely.

You can read ‘The Metamorphosis’ here before proceeding to our summary and analysis of Kafka’s story below.

Plot Summary

Gregor Samsa, a travelling salesman, wakes up one morning to find that he has been transformed into a giant insect. Although he briefly considers this transformation, he quickly turns his thoughts to his work and his need to provide for his parents (he lives with them and his sister) so that they can pay off their debts. He also thinks about how much he hates travelling.

He realises he is already late for work, but hesitates to call in sick because he has never had a day off sick before, and knows this might raise alarm bells. When he responds through the bedroom door after his mother calls to him, he realises that his voice has become different as a result of his metamorphosis into an insect. When his family try to enter his bedroom, they find the door locked, and he refuses to let them in.

Then there’s a knock at the door and it’s the chief clerk for whom Gregor works, wondering where Gregor has got to.

Still Gregor refuses to open the door to his family or to his visitor. The chief clerk is affronted and tells Gregor through the door that his work has not been good enough and his position at the company may not be safe. Gregor seeks to defend himself, and assures the clerk that he will soon return to work. However, because Gregor’s voice has changed so much since his transformation, nobody can understand what he’s saying.

Gregor opens the door and his mother screams when she sees him. He asks the chief clerk to smooth things over at the office for him, explaining his … sudden metamorphosis into an insect.

Later that evening, having swooned and dozed all day, Gregor wakes up at twilight and finds that his sister had brought him milk with some bread in it. Gregor attempts to drink the milk, but finds the taste disgusting, so he leaves it. He climbs under the couch so his family don’t have to look at him, while his sister tries to find him food that he can eat.

Gregor overhears his family talking in the other room, and discovers that, despite their apparent debts, his parents have some money stashed away. He has been going to work to support them when he didn’t have to.

As well as the changes to his voice, Gregor also realises that his vision has got worse since his transformation. He also discovers that he enjoys climbing the walls and the ceiling of his bedroom. To help him, his sister gets rid of the furniture to create more space for him to climb; Gregor’s mother disagrees and is reluctant to throw out all of Gregor’s human possessions, because she still trusts that he will return to his former state one day.

When he comes out of the room, his mother faints and his sister locks him outside. His father arrives and throws apples at him, severely injuring him, because he believes Gregor must have attacked his own mother.

After his brush with death, the family change tack and vow to be more sympathetic towards Gregor, agreeing to leave the door open so he can watch them from outside the room as they talk together. But when three lodgers move in with the family, and his room is used to store all of the family’s furniture and junk, he finds that he cannot move around any more and goes off his food. He becomes shut off from his family and the lodgers.

When he hears his sister playing the violin for the lodgers, he opens the door to listen, and the lodgers, upon spotting this giant insect, are repulsed and declare they are going to move out immediately and will not pay the family any of their rent owed. Gregor’s sister tells her parents that they must get rid of their brother since, whilst they have tried to take care of him, he has become a liability. She switches from talking about him as her brother and as an ‘it’, a foreign creature that is unrecognisable as the brother they knew.

Gregor, overhearing this conversation, wants to do the right thing for his family, so he decides that he must do the honourable thing and disappear. He crawls off back to his room and dies.

Gregor’s family is relieved that he has died, and the body is disposed of. Mr Samsa kicks the lodgers out of the apartment. He, his wife, and their daughter are all happy with the jobs they have taken, and Mr and Mrs Samsa realise that their daughter is now of an age to marry.

The one thing people know about ‘The Metamorphosis’ is that it begins with Gregor Samsa waking up to find himself transformed into an insect. Many English translations use the word in the book’s famous opening line (and we follow convention by using the even more specific word ‘beetle’ in our summary of the story above).

But the German word Ungeziefer does not lend itself easily to translation. It roughly denotes any unclean being or creature, and ‘bug’ is a more accurate rendering of the original into English – though even ‘bug’ doesn’t quite do it, since (in English anyway) it still suggests an insect, or at least some sort of creepy-crawly.

For this reason, some translators (such as David Wyllie in the one we have linked to above) reach for the word vermin , which is probably closer to the German original. Kafka did use the word Insekt in his correspondence discussing the book, but ordered that the creature must not be explicitly illustrated as such at any cost. The point is that we are not supposed to know the precise thing into which Gregor has metamorphosed.

The vagueness is part of the effect: Gregor Samsa is any and every unworthy or downtrodden creature, shunned by those closest to him. Much as those who wish to denigrate a particular group of people – immigrants, foreigners, a socio-economic underclass – often reach for words like ‘cockroaches’ or ‘vermin’, so Gregor’s transformation physically enacts and literalizes such emotive propaganda.

But of course, the supernatural or even surreal (though we should reject the term ‘Surrealist’) setup for the story also means that ‘The Metamorphosis’ is less a straightforward allegory (where X = Y) than it is a more rich and ambiguous exploration of the treatment of ‘the other’ (where X might = Y, Z, or even A, B, or C).

Gregor’s subsequent treatment at the hands of his family, his family’s lodgers, and their servants may well strike a chord with not just ethnic minorities living in some communities but also disabled people, people with different cultural or religious beliefs from ‘the mainstream’, struggling artists whose development is hindered by crass bourgeois capitalism and utilitarianism, and many other marginalised individuals.

This is one reason why ‘The Metamorphosis’ has become so widely discussed, analysed, and studied: its meaning is not straightforward, its fantastical scenario posing many questions. What did Kafka mean by such a story? Is it a comedy, a tragedy, or both? Gregor’s social isolation from his nearest and dearest, and subsequent death (a death of despair, one suspects, as much as it is a noble sacrifice for the sake of his family), all suggest the story’s tragic undercurrents, and yet the way Kafka establishes Gregor’s transformation raises some intriguing questions.

Take that opening paragraph. The opening sentence – as with the very first sentence of Kafka’s novel, The Trial – is well-known, but what follows this arresting first statement is just as remarkable. For no sooner has Gregor discovered that he has been transformed, inexplicably, into a giant insect (or ‘vermin’), than his thoughts have turned from this incredible revelation to more day-to-day worries about his job and his travelling.

This is a trademark feature of Kafka’s writing, and one of the things the wide-ranging term ‘Kafkaesque’ should accommodate: the nightmarish and the everyday rubbing shoulders together. Indeed, the everyday already is a nightmare, and Samsa’s metamorphosis into an alien creature is just the latest in a long line of modernity’s hellish developments.

So the effect of this opening paragraph is to play down, as soon as it has been introduced, the shocking revelation that a man has been turned into a beetle (or similar creature).

Many subsequent details in Kafka’s story are similarly downplayed, or treated in a calm and ordinary way as if a man becoming a six-feet-tall insect is the most normal occurrence in the world, and this is part of the comedy of Kafka’s novella: an aspect of his work which many readers miss, partly because the comedic is so often the first thing lost in translation.

And, running contrariwise to the interpretation of ‘The Metamorphosis’ that sees it as ‘just’ a straightforward story about modern-day alienation and mistreatment of ‘the other’ is the plot itself, which sees Gregor Samsa freed from his life of servitude and duty, undertaking a job he doesn’t enjoy in order to support a family that, it turns out, are perfectly capable of supporting themselves (first by the father’s money which has been set aside, and then from the family’s jobs which the mother, father, and daughter all take, and discover they actually rather enjoy).

Even Gregor’s climbing of the walls and ceiling in his room, when he would have been travelling around doing his job, represents a liberation of sorts, even though he has physically become confined to one room. Perhaps, the grim humour of Kafka’s story appears to suggest, modernity is so hellish that such a transformation – even though it ends in death – is really the only liberation modern man can achieve.

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Analysis of Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis

By NASRULLAH MAMBROL on August 1, 2023

“As Gregor Samsa awoke from uneasy dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a giant insect.” So begins The Metamorphosis , a sinister allegory of dehumanization and hopelessness in the modern world by Franz Kafka (1883–1924). Once rendered an insect, Gregor becomes a functionless and embarrassing eyesore in a household, whose members grow to resent and neglect him to the point of death. There is no place in domestic, social, and professional life, Kafka’s tale suggests, for the unproductive and the nonconformist.

Written in 1912, The Metamorphosis was one of the few works Kafka published in his lifetime. Owing to the author’s general reluctance to publish and editorial reservations about the story’s bizarre content, The Metamorphosis did not go to press until 1915.

Like much of Kafka’s fiction, The Metamorphosis expresses dominant themes in the author’s own life. In a letter, Kafka mentioned the similarity between Samsa’s name and his own; both writer and character, furthermore, were pressured to take on largely pointless office jobs. Kafka’s anxieties about ill health and fear of physical collapse play out in the unfortunate Gregor, who dies from a wound inflicted on him by his father. But the story resonates most profoundly with the real circumstances of Kafka’s family life. Like his creation, Gregor, Kafka was continually berated by his imposing father, who considered his only son to be an unmitigated failure. Gregor, likewise, cowers in fear of his father, who finds him repulsive and attacks him at every turn. Although Kafka had earned a law degree in part to appease his father, he would remain an object of patriarchal disdain and repudiation—particularly in light of his fictional work, which his father deemed “a waste of time.” Kafka’s mother, like her alter ego in the story, was ever-deferential to her husband and offered little solace to her son; his sister, Ottla, was normally a compassionate ally, but on one occasion she joined the parents in insisting that Kafka increase his hours at the office; shortly thereafter, Kafka wrote The Metamorphosis, in which Gregor’s sister betrays him by insisting that the family get rid of him.

In addition to these autobiographical references, The Metamorphosis alludes to a number of literary works, including the Russian Nikolay Gogol’s The Nose, in which a man wakes up to find his nose missing; preposterously, the nose goes on to attain a high-ranking position in the civil service. Kafka’s text was also inspired by a Yiddish play, Gordin’s The Savage One. Kafka wrote extensively about the play in his diaries. All of the characters in The Metamorphosis find analogues in The Savage One. Gregor Samsa’s counterpart is an idiot son, who is unable to communicate with his family, stays locked in his room, and fears the wrath of his father. The Metamorphosis, furthermore, resembles Gordin’s drama in its entirely domestic setting and episodic narrative structure. All three texts connect materialism and status consciousness with the degradation of humanity.

In alignment with Kafka’s largely cynical philosophical views, The Metamorphosis supports a decidedly pessimistic interpretation of human nature. Speaking to his friend Max Brod, Kafka once explained that he thought human beings were God’s nihilistic thoughts. Brod asked whether there was hope elsewhere in the universe. To this, Kafka replied, “plenty of hope, for God—only not for us.” This dismal prognosis, a sense of terminal confinement, is represented by Gregor, whose only alternative to the world in which he has unintentionally entered is death. There are glimmers of hope in the concluding lines of The Metamorphosis, as the Samsa family sets about reconstructing itself, but this might also be seen to indicate the unfortunate perpetuation of the worst human qualities. In any case, after the story’s publication Kafka said that he regretted this ending, insisting that it was “unreadable.”

Along with the bleak determinism of The Metamorphosis , the surrealistic scenario depicted—its particular mixture of the impossible and the real—is typically “Kafkaesque.” In several works, Kafka posits an unlikely situation and portrays its development in realistic detail, both psychologically and materially. In his novel The Trial , for example, a man is accused and found guilty of a crime without ever being informed of the charge’s precise nature; in “Before the Law,” a man passes decades waiting to enter the gates of Justice, only to have the guardian, finally, close them in his face. The realist aspect of these texts encourages the reader to probe beyond the specific circumstance—a man, for example, literally becoming an insect—to uncover its symbolic and allegorical implications.

The image of the insect is evocative on several levels. As early as 1907, Kafka described the best part of his creative self as a “beautiful beetle”; he imagined his body moving around in the world while his “true writing self”—a beetle—remained behind. In later years, when his idealism faded, this authorial image was replaced by “filth and slime,” a phrase he applied to his piece “The Judgment” (it tells of a rebellious son condemned to suicide by his father). Gregor Samsa, a giant insect who becomes progressively more and more filthy, may be interpreted as a metaphor for disillusionment.

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Themes and Analysis

The metamorphosis, by franz kafka.

'The Metamorphosis' is a masterpiece on hitting important themes, such as transformation, alienation, and responsibility.

Article written by Emma Baldwin

B.A. in English, B.F.A. in Fine Art, and B.A. in Art Histories from East Carolina University.

Such themes in Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis touch on what it means to be human and what happens when those around you stop regarding you as such.

The Metamorphosis Themes

Transformation .

The first and most important theme in The Metamorphosis is transformation. There is the primary transformation in the novel, that of Gregor, a human man, into a large insect , but there are several others as well. As the novel progresses, Gregor struggles to hang onto his humanity, it slips from him as he turns to the things that bring him pleasure in his new form. He finds sanctuary in dark places, joy in crawling on the ceilings and the walls, and is only able to stomach rotten food.

Additionally, there is the transformation that his family members undergo. It is seen most prominently in Grete, his sister . At first, she cares for Gregor’s needs, feeding and visiting him. But as time goes on, Grete grows older and her priorities change. It becomes easier for the family to ignore the fact that Gregor exists than to continue caring for him.

Gregor’s transformation brings with it a series of emotional transitions and obstacles that he has to overcome. The main one being the separation from his family, job, and previous role as the main breadwinner. Gregor is alienated from his former humanity, generally, as well as his former personality and role, specifically.

Gregor is also physically alienated in his prison cell-like room. It is from there, separate from the family, that he listens to their lives carry on without him.

Responsibility

When Gregor first discovers that he’s no longer in his human body, his first thought is for his family. He worries immediately that he’s not going to be able to get to work on time and is going to lose his job. The first pages of the novel are devoted to Gregor’s struggle to force his new body to do what his old one could easily. He cares about the responsibility he has to his family, to pay off his father’s debts and support his sister and mother.

A reader should also consider what responsibility his family has for him after his transformation and how they didn’t fulfill it. His generosity was not repaid.

Analysis of Key Moments in The Metamorphosis

Gregor wakes up and discovers that he’s been transformed into a giant insect.
Gregor’s family and boss come to check on him.
The family is confronted by Gregor’s new form.
Grete feeds Gregor and he discovers he loves rotten food.
Gregor leans to climb the walls and they take the furniture out of the room.
Gregor tries to save the image of the woman in furs.
Mr. Samsa attacks Gregor believing he hurt Mrs. Samsa. Gregor is badly injured.
Lodgers move into the house and Gregor watches his family from his room.
Gregor decides his family will be better off without him and he dies.
The family feels relief now that Gregor is gone, they move on with their lives.

Point of View and Poetic Techniques in The Metamorphosis

Narrative point of view.

As a modernist novel, there are several techniques that will likely be familiar with in The Metamorphosis. These are related to the point of view, language, and poetic techniques. The point of view employed by Franz Kafka in the novel is third-person/limited omniscient. This means the main perspective of the story comes from Gregor Samsa. The reader is within Gregor’s mind, hearing his thoughts and discovering what happened to his body at the same time as he does. Information is given to the reader when it’s available to Gregor, we are not aware of anything he isn’t. For example, Gregor struggles with eating and what it is, after his transformation, that he’s interested in.

The reader doesn’t become aware until he is that he wants to eat rotten foods. All that being said, there are a few moments in the novel in which Kafka moves outside Gregor’s mind to give the reader a bit of information from the perspective of the other characters. These are rare moments and are reserved for occasions that benefit from the change in perspective.

Poetic Techniques

The Metamorphosis was originally written in German and titled Die Verwnadlung, this means that some poetic techniques will be lost or devised in the translation into English. Within the novel, a close reader can find examples of metaphor, irony, and symbolism. The first on this list, metaphor, is a comparison between two unlike things that does not use “like” or “as” is also present in the text.

When using this technique a writer is saying that one thing is another thing, they aren’t just similar. It’s quite important in this novel and immediately confronts the reader. The theme of imprisonment is woven throughout the story. Metaphors reveal to the reader that Gregor is at once a prisoner of society, money, his family, and the most obvious, his new bug body. He’s trapped, in one way or another, but his prison varies.

Another less obvious example is the weather. One moment, in particular, comes to mind at the beginning of the story when Gregor is waking up. He notes that he’s waking up late, feels poorly, and there is “still such a fog” outside. The fog lays heavy on the city. Its dreary, dark, and it obscures warmth and light. It is used as a metaphor and allusion to what is to come. His future lies within the house, not without, and it’s going to be just as dark as the weather that morning.

Symbols in The Metamorphosis

The picture of the woman .

One of the most poignant symbols in The Metamorphosis is the picture of the woman on the wall of Gregor’s room. In the photo, she’s wearing furs, a hat, and a boa. It’s unclear who she’s supposed to be, but she’s there as a reminder of Gregor’s lost future, the warmth of human company, and his own distant humanity. More than anything else, the fact that he acquired, hung, and admired the photo while he was still human is important to him.

When the furniture is removed from his room Gregor begins to panic. Gregor turns to the picture as the single thing he’s going to fight to keep. He’s desperate at this moment, and through his actions, a reader should interpret a need to hang on to some piece of his humanity.

Gregor as an Insect

The creature Gregor turns into, sometimes referred to as a giant insect, bug, or vermin, is representative of the life that Gregor led before he was transformed. His human day-to-day life was made physical. Once transformed, the toll that his job, family, colleagues, and money worries had on him is realized in the real world.

Food

Food is a symbol of the Gregor’s family’s remaining regard for their son. Grete, the most important secondary character in the novel takes on the responsibility for feeding and checking on Gregor. It is due to Grete that he’s able to eat and maintain a shred of his humanity. At first, they believe he’s going to eat the same things he did when he was human, but they soon discover that he’s only able to eat rotten food. As time passes, the family loses interest in Gregor and become exhausted from remembering that he’s there. They stop feeding him and he is forced to suffer, starving, as the new lodgers eat in his kitchen.

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The Metamorphosis: Essay Topics & Samples

The Metamorphosis is one of Kafka’s best-known books. It is also one of the most intricate literary pieces in world literature. This is why coming up with an excellent The Metamorphosis essay topic can be challenging. The following list can help you to get started. See if any of these ten topics pique your interest.

Essay Topics

Describe Gregor’s life before the metamorphosis. To write an outstanding The Metamorphosis essay on this topic, try to answer the following questions. What was Gregor’s life before his physical transformation? Do you think any circumstances in his life could’ve had a dehumanizing effect on him before the physical change? Did he like his work? Did he have friends?
What is the significance of the number “3” in Kafka’s The Metamorphosis? The number “3” is a significant symbol in The Metamorphosis book. Enumerate the elements of the novel that come in three: rooms, chapters, family members, tenants, etc. What might this number symbolize? Do you think there is religious symbolism in the novella?
How can you interpret The Metamorphosis through the existential lens? In The Metamorphosis essay, you can offer an existentialist interpretation of the novella. Think about the questions like: Is Kafka an existentialist writer? What are some elements of existentialist literature, and can you find them in The Metamorphosis? In which ways Gregor questions his existence? Is happiness attainable for him?
Father and Son relationships in The Metamorphosis. You can divide this essay into two parts. The father-son relationships before the physical transformation can become the focus of the first part. Think about how Gregor’s father treated him as a human. In the second part of Metamorphosis’s essay, you can analyze the relationships after the transformation.
Analyze the dehumanizing effect of work in Gregor Samsa’s life. How does Kafka start the novella ? Why does Gregor only think about his work when he wakes up? Do you believe it is essential for the readers to know what profession Gregor had before the transformation? What effect does Gregor’s job have on his metamorphosis?
Write about food as a symbol of starving for attention. In this essay, you should focus on the use of food symbols in Kafka’s The Metamorphosis . What do these symbols tell about the relationships in the family? Analyze every account of food in the story and see how the character transformation is described through it.
Explore the theme of isolation and alienation in The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka. First, you can explain the difference between isolation and alienation . Using the text, tell why Gregor’s isolation happened before his transformation into an insect. Does physical change reveal the emotional separation in the family? What about Gregor’s inner self? Was there an alienation from his true self?
What is the importance of third-person narration in The Metamorphosis? If you decide to choose this topic, think about Kafka’s choice to use third-person narration. What does this perspective allow the readers to see? Would the story be different if the author used another technique? For instance, if Kafka told the story through the eyes of Grete.
Analysis of Gregor’s inability to communicate with the family. The paradox in The Metamorphosis by Kafka is that Gregor’s inability to communicate was present even before his physical transformation . Give some examples from the text—for instance, Gregor’s dissatisfaction with his work, etc. How did his physical inability to speak after the change contribute to his alienation, both emotional and physical?
Trace Grete’s metamorphosis. Grete’s transformation is thematically significant for understanding the novella. It seems that The Metamorphosis is a book about Gregor’s transformation. However, Grete’s metamorphosis, in a way, is more symbolic. What does it symbolize? What are the stages of her change?

Essay Samples

To dive deeper into the story’s analysis, check The Metamorphosis essay samples below. Here you’ll see how to explore the novella and prove your opinion on the given topic .

Metamorphosis and the Necklace The author of the essay compares two completely different stories, revealing similar aspects and themes. Melancholy and sadness are in focus as they are connected to death in both stories, though on various levels. See how Kafka’s and Maupassant’s stories are connected in the paper.
Infinite Regression in Franz Kafka’s Works Franz Kafka is a writer with a tragic life filled with suffering and health issues. His problems inevitably affected his works, which reflected the author’s inner turmoils ad philosophy. In the essay, the writer analyzes Kafka’s The Metamorphosis and The Castle and examines the infinite regression in them.
Transformation in Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” Kafka’s implementation of this theme in the novella has illustrated the change of the main characters. Gregor Samsa, the protagonist, changed physically, which affected his family. The present paper explains how the main character’s change led to the psychological transformation of everyone.
Kafka’s “Metamorphosis”: Life in Modernity The complexity of The Metamorphosis ’s plot has been a topic for many debates. In the novella, the author depicts the existential nature of urbanization. The essay discusses how the central character represents the metaphor of being released from the norms of society.
Lessons Learned from “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka The central character, Gregor Samsa, turns into an insect. This transformation significantly changes his life and separates him from the rest of the people. This paper discusses the lessons learned from the experiences of the main character.
Absurdity in “The Metamorphosis” and “The Stranger” One of the central themes of The Metamorphosis and The Stranger is that the world and the norms of society are absurd. The stories also explore physical and emotional detachments and how they affect people. The paper compares and contrasts them on the topic of absurdity.
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The Metamorphosis is a short story written by Franz Kafka, which was first published in 1915. One of his best-known works, it tells a story about a man called Gregor Samsa and his peculiar transformation. He and his family have to deal with the consequences of this metamorphosis. The Metamorphosis...

The novella The Metamorphosis focuses on two main characters Gregor and Grete. However, two more heroes are present in every chapter throughout the novella, Mrs. Samsa and Mr. Samsa. All the other The Metamorphosis characters represent the outside world for the family. They appear and disappear in the narrative without...

There are several overarching themes of The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, but only two are crucial. The story starts when the central transformation has already happened. However, each character in the novella goes through its journey: Gregor, Grete, Gregor’s mother, and Gregor’s father. In this article, you’ll see how characters...

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Elias Canetti’s Words Against Death

Death is one of the great literary subjects. It is also an essential narrative device, at once extreme and quotidian. How many stories hinge on either the escape from death or a fate worse than death? And when there is nothing left to happen, characters die. Kafka ’s Gregor Samsa, subjected to every possible humiliation and degradation after his metamorphosis, simply expires under the couch. Another Kafkan death: Josef K., also subject to every possible humiliation, faces one more as he is publicly executed, stabbed in the street, “like a dog!”

There is a more fundamental issue at stake. Could death and writing be opposed? “With every hour spent alone, with every sentence that you draft, you win back a piece of your life.” writes Elias Canetti , our last great Dichter, in The Book Against Death . Canetti’s opposition to death is absolute: “[N]o one should ever have to die. The worst crime did not deserve death, and without the acceptance of death, the worst crime would not even exist.”

Writing is a mode of preservation, a way to stave off or otherwise defy death—we write to monumentalize ourselves, our lives, our times. Canetti points to a second way in which writing is incompatible with death. In his 1976 essay “The Profession of the Poet,” he argues that the poet—or at least one worthy of the title—is one who “preserves metamorphosis.” For Canetti, metamorphosis has always been at the heart of literary tradition, and he points to the Odyssey , The Epic of Gilgamesh , and Ovid ’s Metamorphoses as evidence. He also means, however, that literature transforms on both an aesthetic and sociological level. Poets transform the everyday into the extraordinary, persons into personas, scenes into allegories. Yet poets’ work also transforms the world around them: language, people, places, tragedy and world views are all reconstituted in their hands. And death is anathema to such a view, for death is the final metamorphosis that ends all possibility of metamorphosis. As Canetti writes in The Book Against Death : “I cannot be transformed through death.”

The aim is not to parrot the banality that so far all human beings have died: the point is to decide whether to accept death willingly or stand up against it. With my indignation against death, I have acquired a right to glory, wealth, misery and despair of all experience. I have lived in this endless rebellion.

Duncan Stuart is an Australian writer. His writings have appeared in 3:AM Magazine, Overland, Jacobin and The Cleveland Review of Books. Find him on twitter @DuncanAStuart.

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King Charles III Unveils First Official Painted Portrait Since Coronation

The king, who was diagnosed with cancer in February but has since returned to public duties, unveiled the striking painting by Jonathan Yeo at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.

King Charles, in uniform, stares head on against a vivid backdrop of mottled red, pink and fuchsia hues.

By Livia Albeck-Ripka

King Charles III on Tuesday unveiled the first official painted portrait of himself since his coronation just over a year ago — a striking oil painting in which he stares head-on against a backdrop of mottled red, pink and fuchsia hues.

The painting, by the renowned portrait artist Jonathan Yeo, was unveiled at Buckingham Palace, the royal family said on social media . Video showed the king tugging at a ribbon attached to fabric covering the towering work, which, as it dropped, appeared to give him a small surprise.

Mr. Yeo, who has painted the likes of David Attenborough, Idris Elba and the activist Malala Yousafzai, began the portrait in June 2021, when the king was still the Prince of Wales. It depicts him wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards, of which he was a Regimental Colonel, with a butterfly hovering over his shoulder.

Much like that butterfly, the king’s “role in our public life has transformed,” Mr. Yeo said in the statement released on Tuesday by the royal family. “I do my best to capture the life experiences and humanity etched into any individual sitter’s face, and I hope that is what I have achieved in this portrait,” he said, noting that to try to capture the king was “both a tremendous professional challenge, and one which I thoroughly enjoyed and am immensely grateful for.”

The 7.5-foot-by-5.5-foot portrait was commissioned by the Worshipful Company of Drapers, a medieval guild of wool and cloth merchants that is now a philanthropy. It will hang in Drapers’ Hall, the group’s baronial quarters in London’s financial district, which has a gallery of monarchs from King George III to Queen Victoria.

The unveiling came just weeks after the king announced his return to public duties , nearly three months after he disclosed that he had cancer , bringing palpable relief to a country anxious about another wrenching change in the British monarchy.

Mr. Yeo previously told The New York Times that he had not learned of the king’s illness until after he completed the painting, which depicts his subject in vivid color with a contemplative yet commanding glare. Mr. Yeo has also painted the king’s wife, Queen Camilla, and his father, Prince Philip. Other subjects have included former Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain, the actors Dennis Hopper and Nicole Kidman and the media mogul Rupert Murdoch. He has said that the best portraits capture visual characteristics that remain relevant even as the person ages.

When it came to the king, Mr. Yeo told The Times that he had noticed physical changes in their four sittings together — during which time the king was going through a metamorphosis of stature.

“Age and experience were suiting him,” Mr. Yeo said. “His demeanor definitely changed after he became king.”

Livia Albeck-Ripka is a Times reporter based in Los Angeles, covering breaking news, California and other subjects. More about Livia Albeck-Ripka

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Critical Analysis of The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka The main subject of the novel is the family relations and problem of a person’s worthiness in the society. The author explores and analyses such social problems as a person’s worthiness and the ills of […]
Alienation in the Modern World: “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka The mechanism of oppression in Gregor’s case is the bureaucracy in which he is forced to work a meaningless life that contributes nothing to his dreams or aspirations, but instead merely makes of him a […]
The Limited Third-Person Narrator in Kafka’s The Metamorphosis. It permits the author not only focus on the subject matter and revolve around the themes of the story, but implement the entertainment function of the writing and provide the reader with an in-depth understanding […]
Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”: Social Aspects When Gregor turns into the creature, he does not care about that in the slightest; on the other hand, he cannot reconcile himself with the fact that he will miss his train and will not […]
The Death of Ivan Ilych and The Metamorphosis As he comes to understand the difference between his servant’s and his family’s views on life, Ivan begins to realize that he has lived a life of moral death, a life empty of everything save […]
Social Issues in “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka Such loss of traditional humane values like empathy, love, respect, loyalty, and honesty has affected Franz Kafka who illustrated the metamorphosis or transformation of customary values on the example of the family of the Samsas.”The […]
The Metamorphosis, a Novel by Franz Kafka However, when Gregor sees him in his new uniform, he is impressed, and the uniform appears to signify that his father has metamorphosed from an object of fear to a dignified man who deserves respect.
Gregor’s Relationship With His Father in “The Matamorphosis” This paper seeks to explore the father and son relationships in Metamorphosis and Oedipus the King and offers a comparison for the two.
Absurdity in Kafka’s A Hunger Artist and The Metamorphosis This paper provides a detailed discussion of the absurdity as Kafka presents in his works The Metamorphosis and A Hunger Artist.
Kafka’s ‘The Metamorphosis’ and ‘Spider-Man’ Comparison The same idea is shown in the work of Kafka, as Samsa with a substituted body becomes unneeded to his family members and other people.
Alienation Theme in Kafka’s The Metamorphosis This indicates that Gregor’s alienation after the transformation was not a result of his appearance; it was his inability to contribute economically to the family.
Humanities. The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka Even in his own home, he has taken up the habit of locking his bedroom doors “as if in a hotel” and he continues to follow the rules and regulations set forth by his father […]
Decisions of the Samsa in Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” His mother is shocked by the transformation In this paper, the author will use Saint Leo’s core values of integrity and community to analyze the decisions made by Samsa family when Gregor changes into bug. […]
Kafka’s Stories “A Hunger Artist”, “Jackals and Arabs” and “The Metamorphosis” The reading of a short story Jackals and Arabs leaves no doubt as to the fact that this story’s foremost thematic element is being of clearly surreal nature.
Franz Kafka’s ‘The Metamorphosis’ and Joseph Conrad’s ‘The Heart of Darkness’. Theme Analysis Here, the essay compares how the theme of colonization is captured in the novels, and goes ahead to explain the techniques employed by each author in conveying the theme.
Kafka’s Stories “The Metamorphosis” and “A Hunger Artist” One of the reasons why Franz Kafka is considered one of the 20th century’s most prominent writers is that the reading of his masterpieces leaves very few doubts as to the fact that, while pursuing […]
“Blood Wedding” by F. G. Lorca and “The Metamorphosis” by F. Kafka: The Impact of Roles of Parents To compare the role of parents in the stories, we must first get a brief background of the parents in both stories.
Exterminating Bugs in Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” Gregor is flabbergasted by his family’s hypocrisy and is sad to see that he has wasted his life for the happiness and affluence of his ‘so-called’ family.
“The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka The opening of the story clearly introduces the main story to the reader with the creation of a pathetic image in the mind of the readers.
The Discussion of Gregor, a Character in “The Metamorphosis” Existentialism includes the value of freedom of choice, the value of the individual, and the value of interpersonal connections. His short story The Metamorphosis is a good example of existential writing since the protagonist has […]
The Books “The Metamorphosis” by Kafka and “The Lottery” by Jackson In essence, The Lottery and The Metamorphosis are expository on misfortune as triggering alienation and unsettling the harmony of life to which one’s community and family weaken in their duty of care and protection and […]
Is Kafka’s The Metamorphosis Horror Fiction? It also forces readers to rely on their own interpretations and inferences to understand what is happening in the story, adding to the overall sense of uncertainty and ambiguity.
The Metamorphosis by Kafka: Literary Analysis In the tale, the author highlights various aspects of his life, including his father, his family, and his plans for the future.
Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” Representation in Modern Life Franz Kafka’s novel, “The Metamorphosis,” is regarded as one of the most fascinating and absurdist works of literature and offers a complex philosophical and psychological examination of current circumstances.
The Symbolism of Gregor’s Transformation in Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” However, even before the incident, there were no warmth and mutual understanding in the family, despite the fact that the young man was the only breadwinner of the family.
Review of “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka His sister is the only one of his family that comes to his aid, inquiring if he is ill. His transformation shows Gregor’s anger towards family’s exploitation of him and their irresponsibility in not contributing […]
“The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka: An Analysis The main problem of this response highlights the problem of loneliness of people in the world, despite the simple idea of a good life.
Disintegration of Family and Societal Relations in Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” In the example of the Samsas’, the author depicts how perceptions and feelings of family members change, revealing the illusory character of seemingly unshaken family bonds and relations within society at large.
“Tartuffe” by Molière and “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka One of the leading roles that the author of the work himself highlights is the role of the maid Dorine. Moreover, with her speeches, she urged people to listen to the voice of mind and […]
Finance in Huffington’s Thrive and Kafka’s The Metamorphosis The purpose of this paper is to describe how the two writers express the idea about the value of financial well-being and to analyze the plot and the style of the texts.
“The Metamorphosis” by Kafka and “Chronicle of a Death Foretold” by Marquez: Comparison The conclusion of this paper can be formulated as follows – in their stories, both: Kafka and Marquez strived to present readers with a three-dimensional clue on particularities of their characters’ behavior.
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka: Cause and Effect Multiple causes are in force right in the first few paragraphs: the horrendous transformation that Gregor has undergone, the panic and anxiety that the family members feel when Gregor is not responding to urgent summons […]
“The Other” in Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” The thesis of the paper is that the notion of “the other” in The Metamorphosis is represented not so much through the opposition between the character and other characters as though the opposition between his […]
Triumph of the Self in Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” It is necessary to note that the idea of the triumph of the self is one of the last ideas that can appear in some readers’ minds.
Writing Techniques in Stoker’s Dracula and Kafka’s The Metamorphosis A critical analysis of the writing styles adopted by the two authors makes it clear that the texts have an effect on the reader.
Grasping the Human Nature: “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka First of all, it should be said that a good analysis of the work is impossible without a clear understanding of the character of its author and ideas peculiar to him.
Comparison of the Movie “One Flew Over the Cuckoo Nest” and F. Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” The protagonist’s reluctance to communicate with the external world is similar to the changes that occurred to the hero of Kafka’s Metamorphoses.
Themes in Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” It is evident in the story that it is Gregor who woks to take care of his family and therefore the rest of the family members did not.
Utilitarianism in “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka
The Power of Music in Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” and James Baldwin’s “Sonny’s Blues”
Unappreciated Characters of Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”
Explorations in Themes of Change in “The Metamorphosis”
Understanding the Complete Change of One of the Characters in “The Metamorphosis”
Isolation and Alienation in “The Metamorphosis”
Views of Modernity Presented in “The Metamorphosis” and “The Convergence of the Twain”
Symbols and Abstractions in Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”
The Contrasting Views on Life in “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka
The Symbolic Nature of Sacrifice and Transformation in Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”
The Figure of Exile in “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka
Outside Forces Creating Change in Characters: “Love in the Time of Cholera” and “The Metamorphosis”
Social Analysis of Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”
The Split of Society Into Different Sections in “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka
The Use of Point of View in “The Metamorphosis” and “A Hero of Our Time”
The Great Depression of Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”
Dehumanization and Alienation in “Night” and “The Metamorphosis”
Sacrifice and Transformation in Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”
The Theme of Identity in Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”
The Psychological Transformations of Nora From “A Doll’s House” and Grete From “The Metamorphosis”
Transformations and Symbolism in Frank Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”
Examining “The Metamorphosis” From a Marxist Perspective
Gregor’s Life Before the Metamorphosis in Frank Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”
The Existentialist Philosophy of Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”
Isolation in “The Metamorphosis” by Kafka and “Heart of Darkness” by Conrad
The Significance of the Minor Characters in Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”
Metamorphosis of Gregor in Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”
Identity and Personal Identity in Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”
Existentialism in “The Stranger” and “The Metamorphosis”
The Myth of Perfection in “A Doll’s House” by Ibsen and “The Metamorphosis” by Kafka
Losing Touch of Humanity in “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka
Father and Son Relationships in “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka
The Endurance of Reality in “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka
The Use of the Omniscient Narrator in “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka
The Philosophies of Beauty in “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka
The Cases of Patriarchy in “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka
Illustrating the Theme of Alienation in “The Metamorphosis” by Frank Kafka
The Sacrifices of Gregor in “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka
Meaning of Gregor Samsa’s Bug in Frantz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”
Comparison of “The Grapes of Wrath,” “The Stranger,” and “The Metamorphosis”
The Unloving Society in “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka
The Transformation From Life to Death: “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka
Exploring Alienation and Conformity in “The Metamorphosis”
The Man’s Struggle to Cope With Family and New Way of Life in Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”
Theme of Death in “Love in the Time of Cholera” and “The Metamorphosis”
The Dramatic Change: Brief Overview of “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka
What Is the Significance of the Number “Three” in Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”?
How Does Gregor’s Family Change in “The Metamorphosis”?
What Effect Does Gregor’s Metamorphosis Have On His Family, Individually and as a Whole?
When Should Children Read “The Metamorphosis” of Franz Kafka?
How Do Gregor’s Feelings for His Family Change Throughout “The Metamorphosis”?
Why Has Gregor Changed in “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka?
Is Gregor an Admirable Character in Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”?
What Does “The Metamorphosis” Reveal About Human Nature?
How Is Gregor’s Metamorphosis Similar to Grete’s in Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”?
What Is the Major Conflict in “The Metamorphosis”?
How Can You Interpret “The Metamorphosis” Through the Existential Lens?
What Is the Main Message or Theme of “The Metamorphosis”?
What Is the Importance of Third-Person Narration in “The Metamorphosis”?
To What Extent Does Gregor Samsa Change After His Transformation in Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”?
How Does Gregor React to His Transformation in “The Metamorphosis”?
Why and How Did Gregor Become “Vermin” in “The Metamorphosis”?
What Did Kafka Try to Express Through the Metamorphosis of Gregor Samsa?
Is Samsa Partly to Blame for Having Incurred His Fate in “The Metamorphosis”?
To What Extent May Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” Be Read as a Critique of 20th Century Materialism?
What Is the Moral Lesson of “The Metamorphosis”?
Does the Kafka Believe That Meaningful Human Communication Is Possible in “The Metamorphosis”?
How Does “The Metamorphosis” Relate to the Real World?
How Do the Changes in Gregor’s Room Reflect the Progress of the Narrative In Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”?
Does the Sense of Ambiguity Add or Subtract From the Power of “The Metamorphosis”?
What Does “The Metamorphosis” Teach Us About Identity?
How Does Gregor’s Loss of Language Affect His Ability to Gain Control Over His Life and Ultimately His Fate in “The Metamorphosis”?
What Role Do the Boarders Play in “The Metamorphosis”?
What Evidence Suggests That Kafka Is Making a Statement About the Dehumanizing Effects of Work in “The Metamorphosis”?
How Does Gregor Feel About His Job in “The Metamorphosis”?
Can Freud’s Notions of Eros and the Death Instinct Illuminate Gregor’s Plight in “The Metamorphosis”?
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When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try to keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

A Rise in the Standard of Living in a Country

A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas. What problems can this cause? How might these problems be reduced?

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Many people argue that eating junk food has led to an unhealthy lifestyle. This problem has become more common among young people these days. Do you agree or disagree that junk food is the cause of the issue?

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Environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individuals to address. In other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree to this point?

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Nowadays it is considered that being able to write well is more important than being able to speak well. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

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Buying things on the internet, such as books, air tickets, and groceries is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages?

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In some countries more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?

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Many university graduates cannot find a job in their chosen profession. What factors may have caused this situation, and what, in your opinion, should be done about it?

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Some people believe that to reduce the amount of time people spend travelling to work, parks and gardens close to city centres should be replaced with apartment buildings for commuters to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Environmental problems such as pollution and climate change affect all the people in the world. Although global decisions are made to reduce these problems, the solutions are not effective. Why are the solutions ineffective? How can these problems be solved?

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There are two major reasons why food is being wasted. To begin with, thanks to advanced agricultural technologies, farming has become increasingly mechanised, which accelerates production and helps to maximize harvests. At the same time, the way food is transported, stored and distributed has also become more and more streamlined than ever before.
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Paraphrase the overall topic for the essay. Write your opinion clearly. 1. Those that argue in favour of these taxes can point to a logical chain of suppositions. 2. Though taxes on unhealthy foods are rare, there is the occasional mandated price hike for sugary drinks and fast food, smoking is an instructive corollary. 3.
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Admittedly, junk food consumption can prove detrimental to the well-being of young people for several reasons. The main harm comes from their poor nutritional content. From a scientific standpoint, junk food such as fast food and packaged ready meals tend to be rich in unhealthy fats and carbohydrates, which are shown to result in inflammation.
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IELTS Essays (Basic to Band 9): Discuss - Junk Food. Dec 20, 2018 / ieltsunlocked. Scientists agree that many people eat too much junk food and it is damaging their health. Some people think that this problem can be solved by educating people, while others believe that education will not work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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You should write at least 250 words. Sample Answer: Junk food has been claimed to be a fundamental factor to the escalating obesity epidemic around the world. Some argue that educating the society is an optimal solution to alleviate this worldwide issue. However, it is believed that persuading citizens through education is not likely to ...
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In an IELTS Problems Solutions essay, you need to present the problem (or the causes of the problem) and possible solutions in the body paragraphs. ... Junk food, for example, tends to contain high quantities of cheap pasta and rice, while soft drinks often contain large amounts of sugar. If these carbohydrates are not burned up through ...
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IELTS Writing Task 2/ Essay Topics with sample answer. IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample 654 - Children in many countries are eating more fast food and convenience snacks Details ... The use of chemical preservatives in junk food may cause serious health problems. In a survey, it has been found that children consuming more junk food are prone to ...
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This essay will discuss both opinions to show agreement on the view that education will not work in this case. ... education can be a great solution for the junk food problem, but it should be implemented along with others solutions to reduce the amount of junk food consumption. Top. David.IELTS.Examiner ... although they are fully aware of the ...
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too much carbohydrate in food, e.g. sugary drinks, junk food with rice and pasta; Decreasing health and fitness. sedentary lifestyle, people take car everywhere, no walking; more people do seated work in offices than in past; Solutions. Governments need to force food producers to reduce sugar content, e.g. with sugar tax
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This took me about 2 minutes to list them, so now I need to select just 1 or 2 problems and 1 or 2 solutions and write about those. I do not need all these ideas, be selective here. Important: do not just write a list of problems in the essay. You have to explain the causes of the problem and give specific examples and a suggestion for what action should be taken in the body paragraphs.
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In this essay im going to give a brief explanation about causes and solutions. On the one hand, intake of junk food and avoiding appropriate nutritional foods are major reason to cause obesity. firstly, presence of high level of fats components in oily food leads to gain bad cholesterols in body.
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This. includes persuading the young to recognise the importance of education on nutrition. The second solution is that authorities should impose a heavy tax on fast. food. products in general, which helps discourage the audience from looking for unhealthy. meals. The third remedy is that as preparing. meals.
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Figure 2 - The short- and long-term impacts of junk food consumption. In the short-term, junk foods can make you feel tired, bloated, and unable to concentrate. Long-term, junk foods can lead to tooth decay and poor bowel habits. Junk foods can also lead to obesity and associated diseases such as heart disease.
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