More children in China are putting on weight. In 2018, 16 percent of Chinese children and teenagers were overweight or obese(肥胖的), according to the National Health Commission.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), overweight and obese children may get illnesses more easily at a younger age.
Kids are putting on weight because of changes in their diet and lifestyle, according to experts.
On Oct 23, 2020, the National Health Commission, together with five other national organizations, worked out a plan to prevent and control obesity. "The purpose of the plan is to cut the average annual growth rate(平均年度增长率) of obesity(肥胖症) among the children aged 0-18 years by 70 percent from 2020 to 2030, "Xinhua reported.
According to the plan, teachers shouldn't give classes too early or finish classes too late.
Primary and secondary school students should have at least three hours of physical activities each week.
And they also should stop their children from eating foods that are high in sugar, fat and salt.
| A. Being too fat is bad for children's health. B. The problem seems to be more and more serious. C. How can children deal with the problem? D. Parents should cut their children's use of electronic products. E. Too much schoolwork and greater use of electronic products could also be the causes. F. They should make sure that students have breaks and enough physical activities. |
