Topic 216: Childhood Weight and Health Concerns

A1–A2 Level

1. Why is it important for children to stay healthy?

2. What foods help children grow strong?

3. Why can eating too much junk food be bad for children?

4. How does daily movement help children’s bodies?

5. Why do children need time to play outside?

6. How can drinking water help children stay healthy?

7. Why is sleeping enough important for children?

8. How can parents help children eat better food?

9. Why can too much screen time be unhealthy?

10. How can schools help children stay active?

11. Why is breakfast important for children?

12. How can family meals help healthy habits?

13. Why should children learn about healthy food early?

14. How can teachers support healthy lifestyles?

15. Can exercise be fun for children? How?

16. How do you feel when children are not healthy?

B1–B2 Level

17. Why are weight-related health problems increasing among children?

18. How do food choices at home affect children’s health?

19. What role do schools play in promoting healthy habits?

20. How can advertising influence children’s eating behavior?

21. Why is physical activity important for mental health too?

22. How can parents balance treats and healthy food?

23. What problems can unhealthy weight cause later in life?

24. How does screen time affect eating habits?

25. Should schools limit unhealthy food options? Why?

26. How can communities support healthier lifestyles for children?

27. Why do some families struggle to provide healthy meals?

28. How can health education help prevent problems?

29. What role do doctors play in early prevention?

30. How can peer influence affect children’s habits?

31. Can early habits shape adult health? How?

32. How do you feel about schools teaching nutrition?

C1–C2 Level

33. How do socioeconomic factors affect childhood health outcomes?

34. What responsibilities do governments have in prevention efforts?

35. How should public health campaigns target families effectively?

36. Can policy reduce unhealthy food marketing to children? Explain.

37. How does stigma affect children’s physical and mental health?

38. What ethical concerns arise in childhood health interventions?

39. How can data guide early prevention strategies?

40. Should schools monitor students’ health indicators? Why or why not?

41. How do cultural norms influence views on body weight?

42. Can early intervention reduce long-term healthcare costs? How?

43. How should healthcare systems support at-risk families?

44. What role does urban design play in child health?

45. How can technology support healthy behavior change?

46. Should responsibility lie more with families or society? Why?

47. How can prevention avoid blame or shame?

48. How do you feel these issues shape future public health?