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Helen Liang Memorial Secondary School (Shatin)

Obesity And Keeping Fit

1D Gigi Fung Wan Chi

A lot of teenagers are overweight because they eat a lot of junk food either at
school or at home. It is alarming that they eat a lot of unhealthy snacks like sweets,
sausages and soft drinks. Some of the food they eat are sugar-filled desserts and
fried food.
Keeping a normal body weight is the way to good health. Teenagers have to
check the amount of calories daily and set a balanced diet for themselves. They
should eat fresh fruit and whole wheat meals at lunch and dinner. They should eat
less junk food and do more exercise. Therefore, their health can be improved and
maintain an ideal weight.
Teachers can teach students what nutrients different food items contain and
how to choose healthy food. Students can keep a food diary with the help of their
parents. Students can write down everything they eat and drink in a diary. They
should be careful with what they eat. They can try to give up some bad habits and
improve their diets.
It is important for teenagers to exercise every day and eat healthy food.

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