Although studies have shown that obesity is on the rise worldwide, it is still unknown what is causing obesity. In my opinion, I think that people are overly gaining weight around the world because of fast food and a lack of exercise.

 

First of all, obesity is on the rise since people consume more and more fast food as the time flows. Because a lot of fast food chains, such as McDonalds, Burger King, and Domino Pizza, spread worldwide and gains popularity above many countries around the world which naturally leads to more and more people eating fast foods. Furthermore, most of fast foods has high calories, thus people who consume fast foods are likely to gain obesity.

 

Second of all, people do not get as much exercise as they used to, which contributes to the rise in obesity. Today, people drive cars instead of walking and riding bikes and use elevators and escalators instead of walking up and down the stairs. It is a common sense that if you exercise, you lose weight. However, because of the technology has evolved, more people use mechanics for their ease, not burning enough calories.

 

To sum up, I think that obesity rates are increasing because of fast food and lack of exercise. People consume more fast foods than before, causing them to gain weight. Also, people don’t get to move anymore, contributing to the rise in obesity.