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Obesity is a problem often associated with North America. However, China is providing that East Asia...
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Obesity is a problem often associated with North America. However, China is providing that East Asians are having issues battling the problem as well. In fact, it is estimated that there are over 40 million obese people in China. To address weight problems of its students, Nanjing Agricultural University is offering weight reduction classes in which the students who loses the most weight gets the highest mark. 1.
Given the many complications that come with it, it’s not hard to realize that obesity is a problem that needs to be acted upon. It was not long age that a plus size student in Nanjing University fainted during a 1,000-meter race and died tragically. He was 168 centimeters and 92 kilograms, which was not exactly an ideal shape for competitive racing. 2. In fact, depression and social anxiety often go hand in hand with obesity along with heart and breathing problems.
In terms of motivation, signing up for a course like the one offered in Nanjing Agricultural University is very likely to inspire individuals. It’s like signing a contract for a goal that promises rewards and recognition. 3. Meanwhile, students get college credits for completing course by submitting a paper related to weight loss at the end of the semester.
However, there’s also a dark side to offering a course that resembles the plot of a reality television show. While entertaining and possibly inspiring for students, this course could lead to an extreme lifestyle change. As a result, there is no guarantee that students will still keep their newfound good habits with respect to eating and exercising after the course is completed.
4. The goal should be to find out the reason why people become overweight and change people’s habits in general instead of focusing on the effects.
A.Apart from influencing athletic ability, being overweight affects young people’s mental health.
B.There are currently a few initiatives in place that could help combat this problem.
C.While it sounds like a good idea, the course should only be a part of a larger movement to maintain a healthy body through changes in diet and lifestyle.
D.Aside from that, working out with like-minded people can provide moral support.
E.With this in mind, we can see that such classes should only be the first step of many when it comes to solving the obesity problem in China.
F.Due to the current cultural views on obesity there is a significant need for anti-obesity education.
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