Obesity Problem and Solutions

HANOI UNIVERSITY
FOUNDATION STUDIES DEPARTMENT
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OBESITY PROBLEM
AND SOLUTIONS

Teacher: Nguyen Phuong LeStudent: Duong Thi TamClass: 1TC-11Course: EAP WritingDate: March 4, 2012 |

ABSTRACT
Obesity is the most prevalent, fatal, chronic and relapsing disorder of the 21st century. The rapid growth in obesity represents a major public concern. Although body weight tends to increase with age, the evolution of obesity over the lifecycle is not well understood. This paper, based on secondary research, discusses the causes and effects of the obesity problem and its solutions. Based on the findings of the research, the paper draws the conclusion that although obesity is the complicated issue, there is strongly belief that it can be reduced in the future.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract…………………………………………………………………..........................ii 1. Introduction….......................................................................................................1 2. Discussion of findings…........................................................................................1 3.1. Some causes of Obesity…………………………………...…....................….1 3.2. Some effects of Obesity…………………………………………..………....3 3.3. Solutions for Obesity…………………………………………………..…....3 3. Conclusion…………………………………………………………......................5 References………………………………………………………………………………..6

1. Introduction Obesity is the considerable problem not only in Western countries but also all over the world. It is becoming a worldwide epidemic. George A. Bray has given evidences in his book Contemporary diagnosis and Management of Obesity (1998, p.5) that data from around the world shows a steady increase in overweight since World War II and in the United States, the percentage of people who are overweight has increased more than 30% since 1960. Obesity

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