Whose responsibility is to fight obesity-individual or the government

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Whose responsibility is to fight obesity: individual or the government?

• background information
  • How serious obesity is
    • number of people?
      • Increased by 300% between 1975 and 2016
    • What problems it can cause?
      • It can cause major health problems like heart disease, diabetes, stroke and breathing problems
  • Whose responsibility?
    • Individual
      • manage their own weight
    • Government
      • making laws designed to help reduce the obesity problem
• Individual
  • Control the size of the portions we eat
    • An average man needs around 2500 calories per day
    • An average woman requires around 2000 calories per day
  • Learn how to eat a balanced diet
    • In order to maintain a healthy weight
  • Read the nutritional Information on the food packaging
    • Help us to control our intake of unhealthy ingredients
  • Should take time to exercise
    • Exercise burns calories
• Governments
  • Many countries already have laws requiring nutritional Information on packaged foods
  • Large restaurant chains should list calorie counts, also the amount of cholesterol
    • Help customers choose low calorie nutritious food
  • A tax on food which are high in fat and sugar
    • Would make junk food too expensive for people to buy in large quantities
  • Support educational campaigns to encourage people to eat a healthy diet
• Conclusion
  • Author's opinion
    • Both parties have a role to play in dealing with this global problem
      • Governments
        • should pass new laws
        • provide education to encourage people to choose healthier lifestyles
      • Individuals
        • take more responsibility for their meal choices
        • choose healthier foods and smaller portions