This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the Obesity in Healthcare.
affecting:
adjective
Touching the emotions; moving.
Example:In fact, being underweight was a more significant problem affecting more than twenty percent of each age group.
analysis:
noun
Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
Example:The charts provide an analysis of the weight issues among the residents of the town.
considerable:
adjective
Obesity poses a considerable problem from the age of 30 upwards.
Example:Example: Obesity poses a considerable problem from the age of 30 upwards.
excess:
noun
An amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
Example:In the same year, excess weight was only a significant problem among 40-49-year-olds.
healthy:
adjective
In a good physical or mental condition; in good health.
Example:In 1955, the youngest age group had the fewest cases of weight issues, with more than 70% of 20-29-year-olds being assessed as having a healthy weight.
issue:
noun
An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
Example:In 1955, the youngest age group had the fewest cases of weight issues.
obese:
adjective
Grossly fat or overweight.
Example:In the same year, excess weight was only a significant problem among 40-49-year-olds, 20-30% of whom were classified as either overweight or obese.
overweight:
noun
Excessive or extra weight.
Example:In the same year, excess weight was only a significant problem among 40-49-year-olds, 20-30% of whom were classified as either overweight or obese.
pose:
verb
Assume a particular position in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn.
Example:Obesity poses a considerable problem from the age of 30 upwards.
resident:
noun
A person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.
Example:The charts provide an analysis of the weight issues among the residents of the town.
affecting:
adjective
Touching the emotions; moving.
Example:In fact, being underweight was a more significant problem affecting more than twenty percent of each age group.
analysis:
noun
Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
Example:The charts provide an analysis of the weight issues among the residents of the town.
considerable:
adjective
Obesity poses a considerable problem from the age of 30 upwards.
Example:Example: Obesity poses a considerable problem from the age of 30 upwards.
excess:
noun
An amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
Example:In the same year, excess weight was only a significant problem among 40-49-year-olds.
healthy:
adjective
In a good physical or mental condition; in good health.
Example:In 1955, the youngest age group had the fewest cases of weight issues, with more than 70% of 20-29-year-olds being assessed as having a healthy weight.
issue:
noun
An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
Example:In 1955, the youngest age group had the fewest cases of weight issues.
obese:
adjective
Grossly fat or overweight.
Example:In the same year, excess weight was only a significant problem among 40-49-year-olds, 20-30% of whom were classified as either overweight or obese.
overweight:
noun
Excessive or extra weight.
Example:In the same year, excess weight was only a significant problem among 40-49-year-olds, 20-30% of whom were classified as either overweight or obese.
pose:
verb
Assume a particular position in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn.
Example:Obesity poses a considerable problem from the age of 30 upwards.
resident:
noun
A person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.
Example:The charts provide an analysis of the weight issues among the residents of the town.
affecting:
adjective
Touching the emotions; moving.
Example:In fact, being underweight was a more significant problem affecting more than twenty percent of each age group.
analysis:
noun
Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
Example:The charts provide an analysis of the weight issues among the residents of the town.
considerable:
adjective
Obesity poses a considerable problem from the age of 30 upwards.
Example:Example: Obesity poses a considerable problem from the age of 30 upwards.
excess:
noun
An amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
Example:In the same year, excess weight was only a significant problem among 40-49-year-olds.
healthy:
adjective
In a good physical or mental condition; in good health.
Example:In 1955, the youngest age group had the fewest cases of weight issues, with more than 70% of 20-29-year-olds being assessed as having a healthy weight.
issue:
noun
An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
Example:In 1955, the youngest age group had the fewest cases of weight issues.
obese:
adjective
Grossly fat or overweight.
Example:In the same year, excess weight was only a significant problem among 40-49-year-olds, 20-30% of whom were classified as either overweight or obese.
overweight:
noun
Excessive or extra weight.
Example:In the same year, excess weight was only a significant problem among 40-49-year-olds, 20-30% of whom were classified as either overweight or obese.
pose:
verb
Assume a particular position in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn.
Example:Obesity poses a considerable problem from the age of 30 upwards.
resident:
noun
A person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.
Example:The charts provide an analysis of the weight issues among the residents of the town.