problem of obesity
collocation in Englishmeaningsofproblemandobesity
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problem
noun[C]
uk/ˈprɒb.ləm/us/ˈprɑː.bləm/
a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with ...
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obesity
noun[U]
uk/əʊˈbiː.sə.ti/us/oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i/
the fact of being extremely fat, in a way that is dangerous ...
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(Definition ofproblemandobesityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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However, the existence of products containing such sweeteners must not be allowed to hide the very serious public-healthproblemofobesity.
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In seeking possible solutions we took care not to demonise certain types of food as being solely responsible for theproblemofobesity.
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Our adolescents are becoming more susceptible to theproblemofobesity.
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Such medicines are ineffective with someone who has a genuineproblemofobesity.
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In such circumstances, we can see why there is such aproblemofobesityamong the lower stratum of society.
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There is theproblemofobesityand in certain cases, for instance, severe behavioural problems which are influenced by unsatisfactory diet.
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That downside—the health implications and theproblemofobesity—distinguishes this from measures relating to the wearing of seat belts and motor cycle helmets.
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I agree that, alone, it cannot solve theproblemofobesity.
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The role of sport and exercise in our national life and the way in which we deal with theproblemofobesityare part of the same debate.
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These are aimed at educating and encouraging both children and the wider population to adopt a healthier diet and lifestyle, including tackling the growingproblemofobesity.
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Health is one of the six outcomes in the document, and one of its key aspects is theproblemofobesityand nutrition.
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The risk of type 2 diabetes is closely linked with the growingproblemofobesity.
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If achieved, these goals could mark an effective response to the steadily increasingproblemofobesity, and also help reduce carbon emissions.
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We are always hearing about bad sport facilities at schools, fat teenagers and the problems of obesity.
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We should pay more attention to the problems of obesity and lack of exercise.
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We complain about the situation and read in the press and the media about how bad the problems of obesity and suchlike are among schoolchildren.
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We do not exercise enough, and we need to deal with the problems of obesity and fitness before we start dealing with food.
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Although the hearing had its humorous moments, the topic is of immense importance because of the problems of obesity.
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