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BEST IELTS Writing Task 2, 3rd December
IELTS WRITING TASK 2 (AC + GT)
IELTS WRITING TASK 2 (AC + GT)
Is fast food to blame for obesity in society or is gaining too much weight the responsibility of the individual? What factors contribute to obesity? Why do you think that children are becoming obese?
SAMPLE ANSWER
I believe that eating fast food is making our society overweight. However, people can choose what type of food they eat so fast food is not entirely to blame.
People will gain weight if they eat too much food or if it has a high fat or sugar content. It should be possible to control your weight by avoiding convenience foods, biscuits and snacks, and by making healthy choices at mealtimes. A lack of exercise also encourages obesity as does a family history of putting on weight. People should take action to stop themselves from becoming obese; for example, by going on a diet or taking more exercise. A more active lifestyle will help people to burn off the extra calories.
Fast-food companies must take some blame for obesity in society because they often sell high-fat food in oversize portions. They should offer healthier alternatives and label their food with its calorie content. Ready-made meals are very popular but these are not always the healthiest choices. People should cook more of their own food so that they know what has gone into it.
I think that obesity in children is the fault of the parents. Children should not be exposed to unhealthy high-fat foods too early in life or be allowed to develop a ‘sweet tooth’. A visit to a fast-food restaurant should be an occasional treat rather than a regular eating habit. It is also important that schools encourage healthy eating in children by providing tasty, healthy food at lunchtime. If young people can make the right nutritional choices then obesity will not be a problem for society.
