OBESITY

Obesity in the United Kingdom

[Name of the Institute]

Text 1: Tackling Obesities: Future Choices

Find 3 words in the text which refer to obesity. Write the part of speech (noun, adjective, verb, adverb) beside it. (3)

Word (0.5 marks each) Part of speech (0.5 marks each)

(a) Overweight Already

(b) Heavier Becoming

(c) Climate Tackling

Read the first sentences (topic sentences) of each of the 5 paragraphs. Think of a question that you might expect this paragraph to answer and match it to a question below. Write the number of the paragraph in the blank.

__3___Why can the problem of obesity not be dealt with quickly and easily? (1)

__4___ How could holistic measures be adopted to tackle obesity? (1)

__1___ What evidence is there to suggest that obesity in Britain has become commonplace? (1)

__5___ In what ways can obesity be compared with other policy aims? (1)

__2___ What are the extenuating factors which contribute to the problem of obesity? (1)

Use the information in the text to answer the questions in Q2. As far as possible, you should use your own words.

Why can the problem of obesity not be dealt with quickly and easily?

The problem of obesity cannot be dealt quickly and easily because of a number of reasons. In the United Kingdom the problem of obesity is prevalent for the last 30 years and a huge segment of population is affected. It will certainly take time to incorporate remedies at such a mass level, while assuring individual level remedies may not be able to lower the total rate of obesity. (2)

How could holistic measures be adopted to tackle obesity?

A number of studies suggested that there a holistic approach should be adopted to deal with obesity. This will include the promotion and production of healthy diets and establishment of an environment where individual are motivated to involve in activities that ensure physical exertion and revaluating eating habits of the masses. These actions are required not only at the governmental level but also in the commercial, communal and personal levels. (3)

What evidence is there to suggest that obesity in Britain has become commonplace?

Recent researches and foresight modelling indicates that by 2050, 60% of adult males, 50% of adult females and over 25% of children under 16, in UK, will be affected by obesity. (2)

In what ways can obesity be compared with other policy aims?

Obesity can be compared with other policy aims like tackling climate change. Both these concern have a number of similarities, as both requires societal change and cross governmental actions and a long term commitment. It is imperative that tackling obesity requires a mass level effort. Also, tackling climate change can affect the rate of obesity, like reducing traffic congestion, design sustainable communities or increase cycling. (3)

What are two of the extenuating factors which contribute to the problem of obesity?

The two extenuating factors which contribute to the problem of obesity, firstly, include the existence of the fact that humans are biologically predisposition to gain weight. Secondly, the obese environment includes the prevalence of ...