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Example Obesity and Poor Fitness: Problem and Solutions: Thesis Statement

The document discusses obesity and poor fitness as a significant problem that leads to decreased life expectancy. It notes that consumption of processed foods and reliance on cars has increased obesity and reduced fitness levels in some populations to as much as one third. Both individuals and governments can work to tackle this issue. Changes to diet like avoiding processed foods and exercising more can increase life expectancy by reducing diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Governments can also implement initiatives through education and infrastructure improvements to encourage healthier eating and exercise habits.

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Example Obesity and Poor Fitness: Problem and Solutions: Thesis Statement

The document discusses obesity and poor fitness as a significant problem that leads to decreased life expectancy. It notes that consumption of processed foods and reliance on cars has increased obesity and reduced fitness levels in some populations to as much as one third. Both individuals and governments can work to tackle this issue. Changes to diet like avoiding processed foods and exercising more can increase life expectancy by reducing diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Governments can also implement initiatives through education and infrastructure improvements to encourage healthier eating and exercise habits.

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Background
Obesity and poor fitness: Problem and Solutions
information
(give broad
1. Brainstorming
picture of your
- Problem:
topic decrease life expectancy
- Solution 1: Changes of diet and physical activity
- Solution 2: Governments implement initiatives to improve their citizens'
eating and exercise habits.

Thesis statement: This is significant as obesity and poor fitness lead to a decrease in
life expectancy, and it is therefore important for individuals and governments to work
together to tackle this issue and improve their citizens' diet and fitness.

2. Outline

I. Introduction
Thesis statement: This is significant as obesity and poor fitness lead to a decrease in
life expectancy, and it is therefore important for individuals and governments to work
together to tackle this issue and improve their citizens' diet and fitness

II. Body
1. Restate thesis statement
A. Topic sentence: Obesity and poor fitness decrease life expectancy.
in different words (or)
summarize
1. serious illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease, leading to death the key points
2. Final comments:
2. less physical activity, more risk of those diseases Advice, general statement
Prediction, warning, call for
B. Topic sentence: Changes by individuals to their diet and theiraction
physical activity can
increase life expectancy
1. Avoid processed foods, which have a high fat and sugar content.
2. Eat clean foods
3. Exercises: Muay Thai, Karate, aerobic, running, jogging, walk, doing yoga

C. Topic sentence: Governments could also implement initiatives to improve their


citizens' eating and exercise habits.
1. provide health education; 2. encourage to use bike

III. Conclusion
To sum up, obesity and poor fitness are a significant problem in modern life, leading
to lower life expectancy. Individuals and governments can work together to tackle this
problem to improve diet and fitness.

Obesity and poor fitness: Problem and Solutions


Consumption of processed and convenience foods and our dependence on the car
have led to an increase in obesity and reduction in the fitness level of the adult
population. In some countries, especially industrialized ones, the number of obese
people can amount to one third of the population. This is significant as obesity and
poor fitness lead to a decrease in life expectancy, and it is therefore important
for individuals and governments to work together to tackle this issue and improve
their citizens' diet and fitness.

Obesity and poor fitness decrease life expectancy. Overweight people are more likely
to have serious illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease, which can result in
premature death. It is well known that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart
disease and stroke, which means that those with poor fitness levels are at an
increased risk of suffering from those problems.

Changes by individuals to their diet and their physical activity can increase life
expectancy. There is a reliance today on the consumption of processed foods, which
have a high fat and sugar content. By preparing their own foods, and consuming more
fruit and vegetables, people could ensure that their diets are healthier and more
balanced, which could lead to a reduction in obesity levels. In order to improve
fitness levels, people could choose to walk or cycle to work or to the shops rather than
taking the car. They could also choose to walk up stairs instead of taking the lift.
These simple changes could lead to a significant improvement in fitness levels.

Governments could also implement initiatives to improve their citizens' eating and
exercise habits. This could be done through education, for example by adding classes
to the curriculum about healthy diet and lifestyles. Governments could also do more
to encourage their citizens to walk or cycle instead of taking the car, for instance by
building more cycle lanes or increasing vehicle taxes. While some might argue that
increased taxes are a negative way to solve the problem, it is no different from the
high taxes imposed on cigarettes to reduce cigarette consumption.

In short, obesity and poor fitness are a significant problem in modern life, leading to
lower life expectancy. Individuals and governments can work together to tackle this
problem and so improve diet and fitness. Of the solutions suggested, those made by
individuals themselves are likely to have more impact, though it is clear that a
concerted effort with the government is essential for success. With obesity levels in
industrialized and industrializing countries continuing to rise, it is essential that we
take action now to deal with this problem.

Source: eapfoundation.com

 Assignment 1
 Look at the problem-solution essay attached with the email or from yesterday reading.
 Select (one topic) one problem in your field of study, and write a problem-solution
essay containing at least 400 words.
 Due date: Sunday by 4 pm.

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