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IELTS Writing Task 2 : Obesity in Children/ Child obesity

Ielts writing task 2.

In many countries, people are concerned about the number of children who are overweight.  What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

Write at least 250 words.

Model Essay 01 :

Gaining weight, especially in young teenagers, is a major concern in many countries. Children become fat because of modernization and technology advancement. This essay will discuss the problems of obesity in young people and the responsibilities of the government, society, and parents in this regard.

The major causes giving rise to this problem are the change in our lifestyle due to the remarkable advances in technology, which has a considerable impact on our daily life and health. Children consume junk foods at any time, and it makes matters worse. These foods, which are easily available, often contain ingredients that are high in calorie, cholesterol, and fat, while lacking necessary vitamins, minerals, and proteins. These factors are taking a toll on their health. In addition, teenagers spend most of the on their computers rather than playing outside. As a result, teenagers are lacking exercise and becoming overweight.

In my opinion, teachers, parents, and the government as a whole should consider this issue and take the necessary steps. For instance, parents should keep an eye on the eating habits of their children and ensure that they eat healthy food and reduce their intake of junk food. The government could limit junk food advertising to prevent children from falling prey to bad eating habits.

Model Essay 02 :

In some countries, including the USA and Britain, a large number of children are overweight. This is due to a combination of poor diet and lack of exercise.

Children tend to be attracted to food that is high in sugar and fat, such as various forms of fast food. They also tend to be ignorant of what constitutes a healthy diet. Although parents may try to guide their children, they cannot be present always. As a result, children are influenced by other factors, such as advertising by fast-food companies.

On top of that, children are much less active than they used to be. While in the past young people took part in activities that burned a considerable amount of energy, children today spend their time indoors, sitting at computers or playing video games. They have no opportunity to burn the calories they are taking in, leading to obesity.

There are a number of steps that need to be taken to solve this problem. The first is to educate children about nutrition. Schools should organize compulsory lessons to explain the main elements of a healthy diet and teach the pupil how to prepare simple but healthy meals. The government should also place restrictions on the type of advertising allowed during children’s TV programs.

Children also need to be encouraged to participate in sports. Again, schools have a large role to play in this, by offering a wide range of outdoor activities. Investment in local sports clubs by the government would also help in alleviating the problem.

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September 28, 2011

Ielts writing task 2: problem and solution (obesity).

Hopefully yesterday's video gave you some good vocabulary ideas for the following question.

Childhood obesity is becoming a serious problem in many countries. Explain the main causes and effects of this problem, and suggest some possible solutions.

Here are some more ideas for this topic:

Children's health are increasingly deteriorating by fatness throughout the world, even condition is pretty alarming among the world's most affluent western countries.There are a number of reason causing this problem and each problem needs to be dealt in a particular way.

It is likely that one of the most prominent cause giving rise to this problem is the major change in our lifestyle due to remarkable advancement and shophistication in technology, which has considerable impact on our daily life and health.These advancement comes at a cast with the adverse impact on our health due to lack of physical activity and laziness in office and home.At office most of the poeple suffering from this illness spend many hours sitting in front of the computer without any physical activity.Not only this even at home most of us spend time watching TV and taking rest at their bedroom.Even children nowadays give preference to playing computer game or chatting on internet with their friends rather than playing out door sports.In addition to that the quality of foods which we consumes every day made the matters worse.These foods , which are easily available ,oftenly contains ingredients that are high in calorie ,cholestral and fat , while at the same time lack necessary vitamin , mineral and protien and these factors are taking a toll on our health.

Moreover , these significant changes has begun showing up adverse effect on our health.Children from many country are suffering from obesity , fatness and fatness related diseases such as heart disease , cancel and sugar.As a result it is imperating that we should fight collectively hand in hand against this huge problem before it poses a threat to our health system.

In my opinion, teachers, parent and goverment as a whole should take this issue as a matter of urgency and take necessary step to over come at every stages.For instance parents are expected to keep an eye on thier children's eating habit and make sure they take healthy food while reducing the quanity of luring junk food.Government can contribute by puting a ban on unhealthy items specialy prepared keeping in mind to children.

To conclude, although many countries are now a days falling prey to unhealthy diet but we can fight and defeat this menace with strong will power and taking some preventive actions as described above.

Posted by: shashikant | September 28, 2011 at 10:59

hi shashikant and simon, i have appeared for general ielts many times but get v less in writing and reading, can u help me what should i do that i can get 7 in each, pl help, ria

Posted by: Ria | September 28, 2011 at 13:05

"There are a number of reason causing this problem and each problem needs to be dealt in a particular way" I am confused with this sentence, may you explain it for me please? And I think the word "reason" should be taken place by "reasons", isn't it? Thank you very much.

Posted by: Feng TIAN | September 28, 2011 at 15:13

Childhood obesity is a one of most pressing cause of concern in today's world .This leading tendency is caused by several factors such as ingestion of huge proportion of fast foods,and people are enjoying sedentary life style.Proper management of obesity in children is likely to be lessen the difficulties in childhood obesity.

Firstly,it seems to be more difficult to address leading factors of obesity trends in children due to the sophisticated lifestyles of people nowadays.Availability of junk foods in food stores and restaurants and even in school cafeterias give rise to this burning problem.These fast foods are rich in high calories,trans -fats,high levels of sugar which contributes to the heart diseases,Diabetes mellites .joint disorders and mental illnesses such as depression .The Instant food culture has deteriorated children's healthiness owing to the lack of sound nutrients which helps to fight diseases.What is more,playing computer games and watching television longer hours end up with childhood obesity due to the physical inactivity which leads to detrimental effects to the health.Nevertheless,less performances of outdoor activities that support to burn extra calories are trapped by entertainment of media and social networking sites

Secondly,it is the foremost duty and responsibility of parents,guardians,teachers and state to protect children from the relentless ad creep for instant foods by implementing possible actions.By removing fast food recipies from the schools menus and banning junk food restaurents from local areas near to schools are wise suggestions should be performed.Close observation and proper guidance of children make easy to approach the situation.Introducing nutritional foods for educational stream and strengthen the domestic use of proper foods make a green light for the right path.

It is obvious that there are several factors causing obesity in children and there are possible actions which can make this bad consequence pretty comfort.

Posted by: deepika | September 28, 2011 at 16:32

Hi Feng TIAN , From the aforesaid sentence I mean there are many reasons that is causing the obesity problem and we need to take indvidual step overcome with each problem.I hope clear your point.

However, you are right reason should be reasons ,I believe it is typo , thank your very much for pointing out my errors.

Regards shashikant

Posted by: shashikant | September 28, 2011 at 16:57

sir you gave us this topic before !

Posted by: shereen | September 28, 2011 at 19:12

Obesity related problems are ovetaking other health related problems,specially in children.There are some reasons behind it,but also lots of preparation going on to overcome these problems.

HI SIMON,please let me know intro if fine or not.I dont want you to check this intro.fine or need improvement. Thanks TAHIR

Posted by: TAHIR | September 28, 2011 at 23:44

Posted by: Preet | September 29, 2011 at 01:05

Hi Simon, I am very new here,i just came to know about ur website and Indeed, i am so amazed to see that what a wonderful Job you r doing for students like me, WOW! this is really amazing! the best thing here i like is with all hard work You also give reply to ur students unlike others, Certainly, you are super awesome!!!! May God bless you! Live long. thanks a billion Sir!

Posted by: Preet | September 29, 2011 at 01:09

can i use tremendous in my essay? For example, the government spent tremendous amount of money on public transport service. Is it informal to use tremendous?

Thanks inusure

Posted by: inusure | September 29, 2011 at 03:01

Can you please explain the difference between " a lot of" and "lots of". I'm confused about how to use "lots of".

Thanks so much. Phuc

Posted by: Phuc | September 29, 2011 at 03:52

Good Morning Simon, Yesterday I got my result; my result is overall 6 bands (L-6, R-7, W-6, and S-5.5). But I need individual 6 and overall 6.5, this was my second time. Please tell me what I do to improve my speaking and writing, listening was quite fast. So I did not get good bands in listening. But I am worried about my speaking; my first result was overall 5.5(R-6, L-6, W-5.5, and S-4.5). please help me.

Posted by: Arman | September 29, 2011 at 05:43

It's difficult for me to help you because I don't know what your individual problems are. It would be a good idea to take a few lessons with a private teacher who can analyse what you are doing wrong.

Regarding Shashikant's essay, I would write:

"There are a number of causes of this problem, and each one needs to be dealt with in a particular way."

Hi Shereen,

I do a mix of new lessons, repeated lessons, and improved lessons.

The second sentence needs improving a bit.

Thanks Preet!

Hi Inusure,

It's ok to use 'tremendous', but 'considerable' or 'significant' are a bit more formal.

They have the same meaning and can be used in the same way, but "lots of" is more informal.

You just need more practice. If you want to improve more quickly, you could take some lessons with a private teacher, or find an English speaker to practise with.

Posted by: Simon | September 29, 2011 at 11:04

Hi Simon, thanks for pointing out and providing me the correct answer.

Posted by: shashikant | September 29, 2011 at 11:58

Nowadays, obesity is becoming more and more common in children than adults, which has alarming effects on the community.This essay will discuss the causes and effects of obesity and what are the ways that government can do as well as the families.

What can you say about my intro, simon?

Posted by: Rommel | October 01, 2011 at 12:42

Nowadays, obesity is becoming more and more common in children than adults, which has alarming effects on the community worldwide. This essay will discuss the causes and effects of obesity and what are the ways that government can do as well as the families.

Posted by: Rommel | October 01, 2011 at 12:44

Nowadays, obesity is becoming more and more common in children than adults, which has alarming effects on the community worldwide. This essay will discuss the causes and effects of obesity and what are the ways that the government can do as well as the families.

Posted by: Rommel | October 01, 2011 at 12:45

There are a number of reasons that led to an increase in the number of obese children; however, some solutions are possible to rectify the ever growing problem as will be explained below. In recent years concerns have been arisen over the diet of younger children. On a day to day basis children are flooded with products containing significant quantities of sugar, preservatives and artificial additives. The intake of such foods and the subsequent behavior is becoming increasingly apparent. Moreover, as the nature of play has significantly changed; with outdoor activities replaced by screen-time indoors, more young people are forsaking traditional activities such as bike riding or simply running outside, for indoor activities such as computer games and television programs. Undeniably, poor diet and lack of daily exercise are the main causes of childhood obesity. The effects of such behaviors can be disastrous. Obesity leads to a higher risk of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. As a result, these children will put a significant strain on hospitals and the rest of society in the future. However, there are a number of possible solutions to this problem. Parents, teachers as well as government should be held responsible for the well-being of the younger generation. Parents should perhaps watch their children’s diet more closely and restrict the amount of time children spend in front of TV. Schools should encourage children to take regular exercise and put more of an emphasis on the quality of food served within school lunchrooms. Governments could also help decrease the number of obese children by limiting junk food advertisements. To conclude, admittedly, obesity among young children is a growing problem; however, by engaging parents, schools and government in these issues, solutions are possible.

Posted by: Kathy | October 02, 2011 at 02:03

Hi Simon, There are over 300 words in my essay. I know that I would run out of time during the test. Any advise? Thanks Kathy

Posted by: Kathy | October 02, 2011 at 02:09

Hi, Simon! Thank you for you website! It has already helped me a lot ! You are amazing! I'm from Russia, I am about to give my IELTS exam in 6 days. But I'm freakin' out, especially because of my writing. To tell the truth, it is hard for me in both English and native languages. Please, would you mind ansewring some questions of mine? Frankly, I'm confused with types of essay and owing to that I usually spend about 10 minutes on choosing structure of essay. I can't define type by question in the end of the task. Is this classification is correct? 1)To what extent do you agree or disagree?-'opinion' essay 2)Discuss both views. - Discussion 3)Explain the main causes and effects of this problem, and suggest some possible solutions.-problem/solution 4)Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?-discussion 5)Discuss both views and give you own opinion.-Discussion (+ Opinion) 6)'2 part' essay

Thank you very much! Wish you all best! (ha, i dont know how to write it correctly)))

Posted by: Helen | October 02, 2011 at 14:54

Are" as far as children's education" and "in terms of children's education" the same? Thank you

Posted by: adverb | October 02, 2011 at 15:10

You've definitely got the right idea now.

Try to improve your planning - make notes and restrict yourself to 5 sentences for each main body paragraph. I'll do a lesson about this next week.

I'm glad you find the website useful. The good news is that your classifications are all correct apart from number 4.

Number 4 is 'discussion + opinion' because it is asking you to decide whether there are more advantages than disadvantages - you need to discuss both and make your view clear (just the same as number 5).

Yes, but it's "As far as children's education is concerned,..."

Posted by: Simon | October 02, 2011 at 15:34

Hi Simon I can not thank you enough I was struggling with IELTS for more than one year , I always had a problem with writing.I discovered your website by chance,I was totally desperate.I follow your guides and guess what? FINALLY I got the result that I am looking for. Thaaaaaaaaaaaanks, I will recommend this website to my friends

Posted by: jojo | October 04, 2011 at 13:16

Well done for getting the score you needed, and thanks for recommending the site!

Posted by: Simon | October 05, 2011 at 09:30

It is an obvious fact that food plays an essential role in humans life but nowadays mankind have an immense issue throughout the world such as children obesity.

Posted by: Bakhrom | October 13, 2011 at 16:03

Indeed , this kind of serious problem caused by eating unhealthy foods. Every day millions of youth consuming junk foods such as hamburgers, chips or drinking sugar drinks in order to save their precious time or money. In addition, lack of exercise can be the main root as huge amount of children just sitting in front of their computers in order to have some kind of entertainment instead of playing outside or doing sport.

Posted by: Bakhrom | October 13, 2011 at 16:04

Coming to effects, these problems lead to be overweight and in near future they will suffer from incurable illnesses like diabetes, heart disease or cancer. As a result, they will be a burden on hospitals. In terms of solution of the problem, there are several possibilities. Firstly, parents should devote time on their child and they should be more attentive about their eating habits and involve their scion to take regular exercises instead of playing computer. Secondly, government should control the figure of calorie and limit junk foods advertising. Taking all points into consideration, I can draw a conclusion that parents and government should maintain society with reliable life where healthy food and strong life.

Posted by: Bakhrom | October 13, 2011 at 16:05

Hi Simon. can you give me some advice about this essay?

Posted by: Bakhrom | October 13, 2011 at 16:16

Hi Bakhrom,

You seem to have the right idea, but I'm afraid I don't offer essay correction and scoring. If I did this, everyone would send me their essays.

Posted by: Simon | October 14, 2011 at 11:04

obesity is major concern nowadys amongst many young children. there are number of corntributing factors associated with this. However,this problem could be combated taking some effective measures not only from an individual itself but also from the government point of view.

Posted by: h | October 15, 2011 at 16:23

You've got the right idea h.

Posted by: Simon | October 17, 2011 at 11:34

It is true that obesity among children is growing in an alarming rate every year around the globe. It is not only the responsibilty of the parents to control the diet of their kids but also schools and the government are accountable to prevent and reduce the number of obese children.This essay will discuss the causes and effects of overweight in young people and some solutions to deter it.

There are several causes of obesity in children. Firstly, lack of control in eating junk food like humburgers and fries which contains lots of fats and salt.Secondly, inadequate exercise. Children are expected to be active in their age. However, they would rather stay at home and play video games. Thirdly, lack of discipline from parents. There are some occasions that their own parents encourage the convenience of eating food from fast food chains instead of cooking home-cooked meals.

Meanwhile, the effects of obesity in young ones cannot be ignored. Some people say that it could lead to overweight which can be a subject of ridicule at school. Others may argue that it could lead to different diseases like diabetes and heart problems later on. Another problem posed by being overweight is that it can increase the admission rates in the hospital in the future.

There are effective solutions to combat obesity. One is to make schools, governments and parents to become accountable in hindering children's being overweight. Another solution to the problem of obesity is to help children choose foods that are healthy and emphasized the importance of eating fruits and vegetables over junk foods. Finally, when at home parents should set limits in playing computer games. Therefore, kids will be encouraged to do outdoor activities and spend more time with their friends playing physical sports.

In conclusion, although the problem of obesity among children is undeniably alarming, there are stil effective ways to combat these like healthy eating of fruits and vegetables, playing outdoor activities and, setting limits in playing video games.

Posted by: Gwapo | November 03, 2011 at 08:21

Hi Simon, According to the table you gave us, this essay should be divided into 5 paragraphs. Besides introduction and conclusion, another 3 paragraphs should discuss causes, effects and solutions respectively. I am confused about causes and effects. Can I combine them into one paragraph?

BTW, would you mind correcting this sentence 'Overall, it is not only the individual's responsibility but also the whole society's responsibility to guarantee our children possession of a healthy and enjoyable childhood. '

Posted by: Lei | November 07, 2011 at 06:29

Yes, you can either separate the causes and effects OR put them together in one paragraph (I'd probably put them together).

Just delete "possession of" from your sentence - then it's good.

Posted by: Simon | November 07, 2011 at 17:56

sir, is this conclusion enough?

in conclusion, childhood obesity is a worrying concern nowadays and to reverse this trend both government and individual should take come out with some effective measures making sure that they enjoy healthy lifestyles.

Posted by: simran | November 09, 2011 at 14:31

You've got the right idea.

Posted by: Simon | November 10, 2011 at 10:53

Hi Simon, Thank you for you website! It is very helpful! I'm from Spain and I am a self-taught student preparing for my first IELTS exam. Please, I would like to inquire about some doubts about types of essays on Writing task 2: First of all, I would ask about differences between PROBLEM SOLUTION ESSAY and EXPLAIN A PROBLEM OR SITUATION ESSAY. Recently, I've found this table on IELTS ON TRACK book, which helps to identify different types of IELTS essays. http://www.imagengratis.org/images/typesofessays.jpg I need to know if EXPLAIN A SITUATION OR PROBLEM ESSAY can be considered as CAUSE EFFECT ESSAY or if it's the same type as PROBLEM SOLUTION ESSAY. I am asking this question because in many books, only identify 3 types of essays (ARGUMENT, DISCUSSION AND PROBLEM SOLUTION ESSAY) and do not mention the Cause and Effect Essay, so I am doubtful about the TASK KEY STATEMENTS which can help me to identify this type of essay. What are the differences between both? (in its structure or layout and in its task statements). I as gathering some of them from several IELTS-related books. Here are they. I wonder if they are correct or not:

FOR EXPLAIN A SITUATION ESSAY or (CAUSE EFFECT ESSAY?) What are the reasons for…? What measures could be taken to deal with this problem? Why ........ and how serious are the consequences...?

FOR PROBLEM SOLUTION ESSAY What can be done to solve…? How can this problem be addressed? What challenges/strategies…? What are the effects of this and what measures could be taken to improve it?

Could you tell me any task statements and outline or layout that might help me to differentiate between these two types of essays or can be considered as the same type (A PROBLEM SOLUTION ESSAY)?

On the other hand, I've got some doubts about OPINION ESSAYS. I wonder if I must to acknowledge the opposite view (COUNTER ARGUMENT) in AGREE OR DISAGREE & TO WHAT EXTENT ESSAYS in another paragraph for saying why you don’t accept it, or... I must not do it because I would be considering both sides of argument? (I know OPINION ESSAYS deals with ONE SIDE of argument).

Finally, I could not find in any book, any table or schema, which satisfactorily clarifies the classification of different types of essays to those faced by students IELTs, so I would like to ask you the next favor: Could you post on your blog a diagram or table that clarifies once and for all the doubts, we find regard to this issue?

Thank you very much for your help!

Posted by: Maribel | November 14, 2011 at 01:45

Hi Maribel,

Most books, websites and teachers just talk about 3 types of essay question because they consider "cause and effect" to be aspects of a problem. In other words, "problem and solution" essays can vary in what they ask you to do - you might need to explain what the problem/situation is, or give reasons for it (causes), or explain the effects of it.

The question will make it clear which aspect of the problem/situation you need to write about. The list of task statements you mentioned looks good to me.

For opinion essays, you CAN (but you don't need to) mention the counter argument if you want - you might write that you accept some aspects of the opposing view, or that you take a balanced view. You could even write about the other view and explain why you believe that it is wrong. Sometimes it's easier to do this, other times it's easier to support one side only - it depends on the ideas and opinions you have for the question.

Your idea for some kind of diagram or table is good. I'll work on it!

Posted by: Simon | November 14, 2011 at 11:41

It is true that obesity of children is becoming increasingly serious and addressing people's concern in most nations. There are various contributing factors associated with this problem and effective measures need to be taken to address this problem.

Posted by: Zhengyu | January 12, 2012 at 04:10

Posted by: Simon | January 12, 2012 at 16:48

I have a problem of understanding the "problem solution" essays. This is because sometimes the question is only telling that "explain the reasons and suggest some solutions. ( I feel I should give my opinion.)

But sometimes the question is: "what are the problems and solutions for this?" ( In this case, I shouldnt give my opinion)

Is that true?

Thanks a lot for your help!!

Posted by: cagla | February 14, 2012 at 12:39

Both questions are really asking for your opinion. It's always your opinion about the reasons, problems, causes, and solutions. Everything you write will be what YOU think, so you don't need to write "in my opinion" or "I believe", but you can if you want.

Posted by: Simon | February 14, 2012 at 16:35

Thank you so much for this explanation! I really appreciate your work!

Posted by: cagla | February 15, 2012 at 10:06

No problem.

Posted by: Simon | February 15, 2012 at 21:51

Hi Simon I am very new to this blog,and I find this site is so helpful!!!! I wish I could know about it before I wrote my first IELTS exam in april 2012,I did good in every module but my writing was not good I could only get 5.5 and I have no idea what was my mistake as I prepared for this test by myself having no private tutor or classes,so what should i do to improve my writing according to you? thank you so much Regards

Posted by: Neha | June 19, 2012 at 00:10

Posted by: Simon | June 19, 2012 at 11:46

hi simon, I have problems in figuring the structure of problems and solutions essay. Currently, i give the reasons for the problems in first para in thesis of the essay and then i suggest solutions in outline sentence and discuss solutions with examples in the next two paras and then conclusion para. Is this approach is right or not?

Posted by: Arshad | July 03, 2012 at 17:48

Here's a lesson about that:

http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/2010/06/ielts-writing-problem-solution-life-expectancy.html

Posted by: Simon | July 03, 2012 at 21:44

Is a problem/solution essay essentially the same as a causes and effects/solution essay? Just different ways of calling it.

Posted by: Steven | September 17, 2012 at 15:05

In many advanced countries, such as Australia, USA and United Kingdom, obesity in children has become a serious issue. There are many factors which cause this problem, and it will have a serious effect on the children, therefore some actions must be taken to resolve the problem.

Parents today prefer to serve instant food rather than preparing the traditional one for their children, since they are busy with their career. These kind of food are not healthy and they contain lot of fats and hormones. Another important matter is that children these day are lack of exercises. They prefer to watch the cartoon programs on televisions today or play the attractive video games. As a result, many children are overweight in their early age, and it increases the risk of some serious diseases, such as cholesterol, diabetes and heart attack.

There are some solutions to solve the problem and it should be directly implemented. Firstly, parents must prepare healthier meals for their children. They must spend more times for shopping in the traditional market to get fresh foods rather than to purchase frozen foods. Secondly, they should encourage their children to do some outdoor physical exercises, such as walking in the park or playing football in the field. Thirdly, parents must limit the time for watching TV programs or playing the console game. For instance, the children are only allowed to play during the weekends only. Lastly, schools should have some campaigns about the negative effects of obesity in order for the student to get gain a better understanding of it.

To conclude, children who suffered overweight problem are increasing these days and some actions must be taken by parents and school in order to solve this serious matter.

Posted by: Darwin | July 16, 2013 at 03:48

We should not eat meat in order to maintain healthy lifestyle.do you agree or disagree?

pls help me to writing this topic..

Posted by: Meet Thaker | September 05, 2013 at 07:44

Simon thanks. :)

Posted by: Tanvi | March 20, 2014 at 13:58

thank you Simon 4 such great opinion

Posted by: jssper | February 10, 2015 at 13:55

Dear simon, Is it OK to write one problem and solution( with supporting details and examples) in such types of essays rather than giving two problems and solutions?

Thanks in advance

Posted by: Prasanga | May 06, 2016 at 10:37

Please correct me, I am very poor in writing:

Children's in today world are more prone to the new technology rather than doing things physically. They prefer gadgets to get the work done.I too agree with the fact that obesity will rise in the future generation.

In current environment children most like playing video games, chatting with there friends and surfing internet rather than playing outdoor games. Also, sometimes they spend most of time in watching TV instead of indoor games.They are more influenced by advertisements, which sometimes misguide them. Adopting sedentary lifestyle, doing very less physical activity or exercise leads to obesity. Moreover, the eating habits are also changed. Children like junk or fast food more which they can easily found on every street corner. Unhealthy diet is also a major cause for obesity.

There are number of health issues which raise from obesity like overweight, unhealthy and unfit . Also, there are higher risk of diseases for example diabetes, heart disease and cancer and many more. If this is not controlled on time, the future hospitals will be flooded with patients having diseases originated from obesity.

In my views, this can be controlled if collectively action taken by parents, teachers and government.Government should restrict the false impacting advertisements.Parents should provide healthy food to children rather than looking at their comfort zone.Also, children should motivated to adopt healthy lifestyle like eating healthy food , playing outdoor games and doing exercise on regular basis.

To conclude, this can be controlled if collective and preventive actions are taken as discussed above.

Posted by: Sonu | September 09, 2016 at 00:45

Hi Simon I have got overall 6 bands in ielts but I have a lot of problem in reading I only got 5.5 in reading I don't know how to get 7 bands in reading please give me some tips regarding this .

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The growing number of overweight children is becoming a hotly debated issue in a number of countries. There are diverse causes contributing to childhood obesity. I wish to hand over two main reasons and influnces on this issue.

The foremost reason behind child obesity is due to a prevalent indigestion culture of soft drinks and junkfood. There is no doubt that these contain a huge amount of sugar and artificial flavours which help accumulate adipose tissues in the body. According to a medical study, accumulated adipose tissues tend to bring about deadly coronary heart diseases that make an effect on reducing average life span. Thus, the governments should strictly prohibit stores from selling sugar beverages and junkfood for children who have no ability to control their appetite themselves. Then, they would become in more good shape.

The second reason is that the average time children spent in outdoor activity is decreasing at an alarming rate compared to the past. A recent educational magazine found that around four out of five childrens spend most of time doing frivolous acitivies indoors such as social networking sites, watching TV and playing computer games, which does not help both exert their energy and burn their fat. Therefore, the goverments should introduce compulsory physical education lessons more in school curriculum in order to encourage them sweat a lot. I am sure that children’s energetic physical outdoor activity will be devoted to lessening the rate of childhood obesity.

Childhood obesity has an adverse impact on children’s health. Not only it decreases life expectancy but also impairs the normal functioning of the body. If the governments’ policies I mentioned to prevent children from being obese are taken, I am utterly convinced that childhood obesity will be not a serious problem in the future anymore.

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IELTS Causes and Effects Essay: Obesity in Children

This causes and effects model essay is about  obesity in children.

You specifically have to talk about the  causes  (reasons) of the increase in overweight children, and explain the  effects  (results) of this.

Here is the question:

The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years.

Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.

Thinking about Coherence & Cohesion

This particular essay is organized as follows:

• Body 1: Causes
• Body 2: Effects

Of course it is also possible to have a 3 body paragraph essay. For example

However, remember not to write too little on one part.

For example, if you wrote one very short paragraph about 'causes' with little support and most of your essay on 'effects', you may then be seen to have not fully answered both parts of the question.

Another possible way of organizing it is to put each cause and its effect within a separate paragraph:

• Body 1: Cause 1 - Effect
• Body 2: Cause 2 - Effect

If you do this though, each particular cause must relate to that specific effect.

Example Child Obesity Essay

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Write at least 250 words.

Causes and Effects Essay - Model Answer

Over the last ten years, western societies have seen close to a 20% rise in the number of children who are overweight. This essay will discuss some reasons why this has occurred and examine the consequences of this worrying trend.

The main cause of this problem is poor diet. Over the last decade there has been a prolific increase in the number of fast food restaurants. For example, on nearly every high street there is a MacDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pizza Hut. The food in these places has been proven to be very unhealthy, and much of the advertising is targeted at children, thus ensuring that they constitute the bulk of the customers of these establishments. However, it is not only due to eating out, but also the type of diet many children have at home. A lot of food consumed is processed food, especially with regards to ready-made meals which are a quick and easy option for parents who are working hard.

The effects of this have been and will continue to be very serious. Firstly, there has been a large increase in health related diseases amongst children, especially diabetes. This debilitating illness means a child has to be injected with insulin for the rest of their life. Not only this, very overweight children often experience bullying from other children, which may affect their mental health. The negative stigma of being overweight may also affect self-esteem.

To sum up, it is evident that there are several causes of obesity amongst children, and a variety of negative effects. Society must ensure steps are taken to prevent this problem from deteriorating further.

(275 words)

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IELTS Writing task 2 | Childhood obesity

WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Childhood obesity is becoming a serious problem in many countries.

Explain the main causes and effects of this problem and suggest some possible solutions.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

The modern diet has changed dramatically over the last few decades. As a result, many countries are now experiencing an explosion in childhood obesity. In my opinion, the main causes of this worrying trend are poor dietary habits and a sedentary lifestyle which can lead to some serious future health problems.

Many parents now rely on convenience foods to give their children as they are too busy to cook. In addition, children consume far too much junk food such as McDonald’s and sweet drinks like Coca-Cola. These foods are often high in fat and sugar and if consumed in excess children will gain weight. Also, as hobbies have changed over the years children now get far less exercise as most of their time is spent indoors playing on a computer or games console, so they do not burn off the excess calories that they consume.

Obesity in children can have some serious implications for their future health. The extra weight that obese children carry can lead to joint problems as their bodies struggle to cope with the weight. Many children also have low self-esteem and resort to eating even more food which becomes a vicious circle. Moreover, being obese can lead to more serious problems such as diabetes or heart disease in adulthood.

There are a number of possible solutions that could address this current trend. Firstly, parents should take more responsibility for their children’s diet and introduce more healthy foods and limit the consumption of junk food. Schools could also play a vital role by reintroducing cookery classes and educate children about the benefits of a healthy diet. Another important factor is to increase the amount of exercise children do. Parents should encourage children to do more exercise and schools could increase the number of P.E. classes.

In conclusion, I believe a poor diet and lack of exercise are the major contributing factors to childhood obesity. However, if some of the measures offered above were undertaken this disturbing trend could be eradicated.

(334 words)

Essay analysis

The first two sentences in the introduction give a little background on the topic while the last sentence clearly tells the reader what will be discussed in the essay.

All ideas have been extended in the body paragraphs with all ideas on topic. Specific examples have been given clearly in each paragraph for the causes, effects and solutions. Students can sometimes mix paragraphing up in this type of essay giving the effects and solutions in one paragraph.

A good range of transitions has been used – As a result/In addition/Also/Moreover/Another important factor. It is important not to overuse transitions as it makes the essay read very unnatural and will lower the band score for cohesion.

A good range of topic specific vocabulary has been used and grammar and punctuation have been used accurately throughout the essay.

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IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer: Obesity in children – causes and effects

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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic

The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years.   Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Model Answer:

In recent times, childhood obesity has become an issue in the western world , as it has increased by 20% in the last decade. In this essay, I will shed some light on the factors contributing to this problem and will also suggest some solutions for the same. 

There are several reasons for pediatric obesity. Firstly, the widespread use of junk food as an alternative to healthy diet is one of the prominent causes. One good illustration of this, is the growing popularity of fast food chains and their increasing availability in most of the cities and towns in the western world. Secondly, it is also possible to say that the sedentary lifestyle adopted by many western families has affected their children, and this problem is significantly augmented by the children’s lack of exercise. Finally, although not a major cause , but the lack of parental control over the amount of time their children spend playing video games is also a contributing factor to childhood obesity.

However, solutions are available to tackle this problem. Firstly, schools should focus a great deal more on physical education programs. In fact, a recent study carried out in a group of primary schools in Sydney has concluded that, spending 30 minutes a day performing various physical activities by students has significantly reduced obesity among them by 25% in one year. Another possible solution is to encourage parents to restrict the amount of time allowed to their children for playing video games. A particularly good example here is the various applications which are released by consoles and personal computer operating systems used by parents to help organize their children`s schedule. 

Thus, even though, childhood obesity is a growing problem in the western world, mainly caused by eating fast food, lack of physical activity and excessive video gaming, these problems are not insurmountable; since, schools and parents are able to solve these problems, and they could should start by considering the solutions suggested above.  

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Coherence & cohesion: 7, lexical resources: 7, overall score: band 7.

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Band 9: Childhood obesity is becoming a serious problem in many countries. Explain the main causes of this problem, and suggest some possible solutions.

It is undeniable that obesity among children is becoming increasingly prevalent in many nations, posing a significant challenge to the overall well-being of young people. This essay will first explore how inadequate dietary practices and sedentary lifestyles contribute to this issue and then propose solutions focused on the roles of schools and government.

The rise of obesity in children can be attributed to two main reasons, namely a poorly planned diet and a habitually inactive lifestyle. To begin with, children are increasingly consuming high-calorie, low-nutrient foods, such as fast food, sugary drinks, and processed snacks. These products are often more accessible and appealing compared to healthier options, leading to excessive calorie intake and subsequent weight gain. Additionally, a sedentary lifestyle has been prevalent among children since the introduction of digital technology. Given the addictive nature of modern devices, children tend to spend an excessive amount of time on their gadgets, which not only limits calories burned but also promotes unhealthy eating habits, as children often snack mindlessly while engaged in screen time.

Addressing childhood obesity requires a multifaceted approach involving both schools and government actions. Firstly, schools should incorporate comprehensive nutrition education into their curriculum to teach children about the importance of a balanced diet and the risks associated with junk food. For instance, elementary schools might introduce a health class where students learn how to create balanced meal plans and understand the role of various nutrients in maintaining good health. Furthermore, government support is crucial in tackling childhood obesity. By investing in and maintaining recreational facilities such as parks, sports amenities, and playgrounds, governments can provide children with opportunities to engage in regular physical activity.

In conclusion, childhood obesity is primarily caused by an unhealthy diet and an inactive lifestyle. However, both schools and governments can play a crucial role in mitigating this issue by promoting healthier lifestyles and providing resources for physical activity.

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Band 9 IELTS sample essay about obesity

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Obesity is a serious problem in many countries, especially in rich countries. Discuss ways to solve the problem. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

With the advent of urbanisation and the rise in popularity of fast food, there have been accompanying issues with rising obesity rates – especially in developed countries like England and the USA. After providing a careful analysis of why obesity has risen so sharply in these countries, I shall suggest a number of ways in which the obesity epidemic can be ameliorated.

To begin with, it should be unsurprising that fast food is incredibly popular in wealthy countries (like England and the USA). Due to the high levels of development in these countries, consumers possess more money and can therefore consume vast amounts of fast food without seriously diminishing their income.

For example, the American Dietary Association found that (compared to the average Indian household), the average American household has a six times larger budget for food per month. Consequently, it is to be expected that obesity rates are much higher in countries with larger amounts of wealth.

However, despite the severity of the obesity problem, there are a number of ways in which developed countries could battle it more effectively. Firstly, developed governments could put far more pressure on fast food outlets to provide healthy alternatives to hamburgers, french fries and soft drinks.

Secondly, public exercise initiatives could be advertised and promoted far more vigorously. Lastly, modules that inform teenagers about healthy dietary requirements could be taught at schools.

In conclusion, although obesity is a serious issue in the developed world, if the above steps are taken, the situation will surely improve in the coming years .

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List Selection type of question is a subset of multiple choice questions in the IELTS, which requires the test-taker to understand the main theme of the passage and select the statements which agree with the information in the passage.

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The Multiple choice questions contain three to four options from which the test-taker should select the appropriate option. The MCQ type of question assesses a test-taker’s ability to understand the main idea and then look for particular information in the reading passage. Thus, the test-taker should scan the passage, comprehend the idea, locate keywords, identify paraphrasing, and answer the question.

14 Answer: C

Question type: Matching Heading

Answer location: Paragraph C

Answer explanation: When we read paragraph C, we understand that obese children are frequently taunted about their appearance and that negative body image causes depression and social issues. The biggest problem obese children encounter in their daily lives is low self-esteem or a lack of confidence in themselves and what they can do. Thus, the heading, ‘Feeling bad about yourself’ suits paragraph C.

15 Answer: G

Answer location: Paragraph G

Answer explanation: When we read paragraph G, we understand that weight management camps can be an excellent way to treat obesity. The paragraph also illustrates an example of parents consulting with their doctors about having their children undergo surgery to tackle obesity. Here, ‘tackle obesity’ refers to reducing weight. Thus, the suitable heading for Paragraph G is ‘Reducing Weight’.

16 Answer: H

Answer location: Paragraph H

Answer explanation: When we go through Paragraph H, we learn that each child grows at a different rate, and obese youngsters may ‘grow out of age’ as they get taller. However, there are few treatments for obese children under the age of seven years. For children aged eight to ten, there should be a medical evaluation to assess the severity of the problem. The older the child is, the less likely they are to grow out of it. Thus, the heading, “Age is a factor” suits paragraph H.

17 Answer: A

Answer location: Paragraph A

Answer explanation: The introductory paragraph A describes how fat cells are created and multiply. So, the “Fat cells” is an appropriate heading for Paragraph A.

18 Answer: A

Question type: List Selection

Answer location: Paragraph A, line 4

Answer explanation: The statement is supported by the fourth line of paragraph A, where it is mentioned that fat cells stop multiplying, resulting in an adult having a fixed number for the rest of their life, which means adults do not gain fat cells. Thus, statement A agrees with the information in Paragraph A.

19 Answer: C

Answer location: Paragraph C, line 2

Answer explanation: We can trace the keyword “Low self-esteem” in the second line of paragraph C, where it is mentioned that low self-esteem does not directly affect physical health, but it is the biggest problem in the life of obese children. Thus, the statement agrees with the information in Paragraph C.

20 Answer: D

Answer location: Paragraph D

Answer explanation: We find references to the keyword “gene” in Paragraph D, where it is mentioned that scientists clearly claim that both genes and environment play a role, which means genes and environment, play a role in the life of an obese child. Hence, the statement agrees with the information in Paragraph D.

21 Answer: F

Answer location: Paragraph F, line 2

Answer explanation: We can find references for the statement in Paragraph F, where the writer advises parents to teach their children about the health value of foods and make their home a healthy food zone. The writer also states that the child imitates themselves as their parent’s behavior and asks the parents to choose healthy food options whenever possible. Thus, the statement agrees with paragraph F.

22 Answer: H

Answer location: Paragraph H, line 2

Answer explanation: We can trace the information for the statement in the second line of paragraph H, where it is mentioned that children grow at different rates, and overweight children will grow out of it as they grow taller alone proves that some young children appear overweight when they are short and so as they grow taller with age, they tend to lose some weight or look slim. As a result, the information in paragraph H agrees with the statement.

23 Answer: A, B

Question type: Multiple Choice Question

Answer location: Paragraph B, line 2 & 5

Answer explanation: When we scan paragraph B, we can find references in the second and fifth lines where the writer has mentioned in the second line that obese children may suffer from sleep apnoea, and in the fifth line, it is stated that obese children may also develop diabetes. So, according to the statement, A and B are the correct answers.

24 Answer: A, B

Answer location: Paragraph D, line 3

Answer explanation: When we read paragraph D, we understand that environmental factors contributing to obesity include people being less physically active, accessibility of fatty and sugary foods, and average portion sizes becoming larger so that people can have more food to eat in restaurants. Thus, the correct answers are A and B.

25 Answer: A

Answer location: Paragraph E, line 5

Answer explanation: We find references in the 5th line of paragraph E, where the global traditions of giving children their favorite food as a reward for good behavior or good grades at school are mentioned. When we read the entire paragraph, the writer opines that using food as a reward is never a good idea as the child will learn to value these particular ‘treat’ foods and may turn to food for comfort. Thus, the answer is A.

26 Answer: A

Answer location: Paragraph F

Answer explanation: The first line in paragraph F states that forbidding certain foods can make them seem more attractive to children, which means forbidding foods will make children want more. Thus, the answer is A.

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Soon after graduating with a Master’s in Literature from Southern Arkansas University, she joined an institute as an English language trainer. She has had innumerous student interactions and has produced a couple of research papers on English language teaching. She soon found that non-native speakers struggled to meet the English language requirements set by foreign universities. It was when she decided to jump ship into IELTS training. From then on, she has been mentoring IELTS aspirants. She joined IELTSMaterial about a year ago, and her contributions have been exceptional. Her essay ideas and vocabulary have taken many students to a band 9.

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