Child obesity is becoming a serious problem in Hong Kong and we need to tackle it before it's too late. Firstly, schools should educate students about the importance of a healthy diet. They could invite experts to give talks on the dangers of being overweight.
Moreover, school canteens should be banned from selling junk food. Instead, the menu should include healthy food, such as salads, fresh juice, milk and bread.
Secondly, the government should teach parents to cook healthy meals and distribute recipes among housewives. Thirdly, the government should encourage children to do more exercise by providing more sports facilities in public housing estates.
Today's children spend far too much time in front of their computers or glued to TV screens. Physical inactivity leads to poor health. It's time we took action to curb this dangerous trend.
Carrie Cheung Wing-lam, Tung Chung Catholic School
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