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English Core · 2025 · 5 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 2 · Set 3 · Q5
Adolescent obesity is a growing concern in India. Too little activity and too many calories from junk food and sweetened drinks are the main…
Adolescent obesity is a growing concern in India. Too little activity and too many calories from junk food and sweetened drinks are the main contributors to obesity. Write a letter to the editor expressing your concern over the issue and suggest ways to prevent obesity among teenagers. You may use some of the cues along with your own ideas to draft the letter. You are Mohan Lal, $\displaystyle 40$, J.N. Colony, Pune.
Causes of teenage obesity
Solutions
Healthy eating
Active lifestyle
Role of parents and schools in inculcating health awareness among students.
Role of media in creating awareness.
Board’s value points
What CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper expects an answer to cover.
statement of the problem
causes - sedentary lifestyle,fast food culture, prolonged screen time, lack of exercise/outdoor activities, etc.
solutions -
nutritious food, active lifestyle, yoga, outdoor games, etc.
parents to check on screen time, lifestyle, etc.
schools to conduct workshops, promote outdoor activities, etc.
media to promote healthy lifestyle
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