Writing task 2 band 8.0 - 8.5 : Health and fitness (By Thuy Phuong)

In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them? 

It is true that people in some nations are becoming increasingly overweight and their time spent on physical activities is on the decrease. There are several contributors to this trend and measures should be taken to tackle the problems.  

There are several factors that affect people’s physical health in modern societies. Firstly, many people tend to underestimate the negative consequences of unhealthy eating habits on their health. Many youngsters, for example, often rely on the convenience of fast foods or pre-prepared meals to save their cooking time. The excessive individual consumption might be responsible for some ailments such as high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity. The prevalence of technological devices can be another determinant of health. For a number of teenagers, their time for outdoor activities is sacrificed for a few more hours on computer screens. This might lead to sedentary lifestyle among the young. 

However, there is a course of actions that could be taken to address problems described above. One measure would be for governments to raise people’s awareness of health hazards associated with the consistent consumption of fast foods as well as the importance of healthy diets. This can be partially done by attaching all nutrition-related information on each product or on the menus of fast food restaurants. The second remedy would be that there should be more sports competitions organized at schools and workplaces. In this way, the young feel motivated to enhance fitness.  

In conclusion, there are several causes for the rising number of obese people, and effective solutions should be produced soon to mitigate the problem. 

(263 words – Thuy Phuong)

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