Topic: With childhood obesity at an all time high our generation may be the first to outlive our offspring.

Preferred language style: English (U.S.)

Thesis Statement: With childhood obesity at an all time high, our generation may be the first to outlive our offspring.
A. Obesity
1. What is Childhood obesity?
2. Causes of childhood obesity.
3. Why is childhood obesity considered to be at an all time high?
B. Health Risks
1. Some illnesses caused by obesity
2. How obese children are affected by health risks
3. How do illnesses affect children differently than adults
C. Life Span
1. The average lifespan of our generation
2. Research showing our offspring having a shortened lifespan due to illnesses from obesity

Conclusion: If our children continue to raise the obesity rate their illnesses will become more of a problem and death may be the outcome at earlier ages.

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main thesis idea clearly stated in introduction
supporting ideas organized into groups
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clear, grammatically-correct language
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