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An issue of much concern is health. Though many say life today is more comfortable than in the past, the conveniences of modern life may have also made people much weaker and more susceptible to disease. People's diet is often a big concern, especially in cities. Since people in cities are generally on the go, fast food has become a staple among students and young workers alike. Such food, however, usually contains much grease, salt, and even sugar. Snacking on junk food is another problem. Although tasty, junk food such as instant noodles and potato chips are usually packed with preservatives and salt, while snacks such as candy bars, donuts, and cookies are loaded with sugar.

Another issue is people's sedentary lifestyles. In the past, children ran around outside while parents manually did the household chores. Weekends before were also often spent outdoors with people walking, hiking, or biking. But today, children prefer staying at home playing online games, surfing the net, or watching cartoons. Some parents even encourage this since their kids are safe at home and not on the streets. As for the adults, they too have minimal physical activity since modern appliances have made housework less strenuous. And they too enjoy lounging around on weekends, streaming movies, or even playing computer games themselves.

Unfortunately, the combination of a poor diet and minimal exercise has led to many health problems such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. That is why many health experts are emphasizing the need to eat right and exercise. Food-wise, there is a push for people to eat more fruits and vegetables while minimizing their consumption of sugary, salty, and fatty food. Health-conscious people are also checking food labels to avoid products that use many preservatives and chemicals.

As for exercise, many have realized the need to get into sports. Running and biking have become favourites for many since these activities can be done solo, making it ideal for people who wish to exercise whenever and wherever they want. Then there are interactive sports that people may play to keep fit and have fun. Depending on where a person may be, sports such as football, basketball, badminton, volleyball, or table tennis might be what most people do.

It helps that sports programs are broadcasted on many TV networks. Professional sports on TV often inspire the viewers to play the games themselves, with many sports fans wishing to initate what their sports idols do for a living. Though they might not become professional athletes themselves, at least these fans are moving their bodies to become healthy.