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Agree or disagree Health Essay #386
Writing Task 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic:

Many people believe 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?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

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324 words · 4 paragraphs
Introduction

Paraphrase topic (junk food causing unhealthy lifestyle in youth). State that while junk food is harmful, lack of physical activity is equally important.

There exists a prevalent notion that the consumption of junk food is the primary catalyst for the unhealthy lifestyle that is increasingly observed among the youth. While I acknowledge the detrimental effects of junk food, I maintain that it is not the sole cause, and that sedentary habits play an equally significant role.

Body 1 · View 1

Topic sentence: Junk food contributes to the problem. Point 1: High sugar/fat/salt -> obesity. Example: WHO stat on fast food and obesity. Point 2: Lacks nutrients -> malnutrition/worse health. Example: Increase in deficiencies with processed foods.

The consumption of junk food, undoubtedly, contributes to the issue at hand. Firstly, these foods are often high in sugars, fats and salts, which when consumed in excess, can lead to obesity, a condition that is alarmingly common among today's youth. For instance, a study by the World Health Organization revealed that children who consume fast food more than thrice a week have a 60% higher chance of becoming obese. Secondly, junk food lacks essential nutrients, thereby leading to malnutrition, which can further exacerbate health issues. This is evident in the rise of micronutrient deficiencies among children who predominantly consume processed foods.

Body 2 · View 2

Topic sentence: Inactive lifestyle is equally significant. Point 1: Less activity (screens) + high calories = problems. Example: AHA stat on screen time and weight. Point 2: Inactivity causes other issues (posture, heart) -> worsens health risks.

However, the sedentary lifestyle that many young people lead is an equally potent contributor to this health crisis. The first argument in favor of this is the drastic reduction in physical activity among the youth, primarily due to the rise of digital entertainment. This sedentary behavior, coupled with the consumption of high-calorie junk food, creates a perfect storm for the development of health issues. For example, a research conducted by the American Heart Association found that children who spend more than two hours a day on screen-based entertainment are more likely to be overweight or obese. Furthermore, a sedentary lifestyle can lead to other health issues such as poor posture and cardiovascular diseases, thereby compounding the health risks associated with junk food consumption.

Conclusion

Summarize main points (both junk food and inactivity are factors). Restate view (both together cause the unhealthy lifestyle problem).

In conclusion, while the consumption of junk food certainly plays a part in the escalating health issues among the youth, the role of sedentary lifestyle cannot be overlooked. Both these factors, in tandem, contribute to the unhealthy lifestyle that is increasingly prevalent among young people today.

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