Researchers attribute the rising waistlines to a complex interplay of factors. Firstly, the global spread of ultra-processed foods—cheap, high in sugar and saturated fats—has replaced traditional diets. Secondly, urbanization has led to more sedentary occupations and motorized transport. A 2019 study found that people in cities walk 20-30% less than their rural counterparts. Thirdly, portion sizes in restaurants and packaged goods have expanded significantly, a phenomenon termed ‘portion distortion’.
Common questions for this passage typically include or True/False/Not Given and Multiple Choice . Question Number Answer Location & Explanation 1 No / False the worlds expanding waistline ielts reading answers
The World’s Expanding Waistline
While health is discussed, the specific claim about overweight people and smoking is not in the text. Yes / True Researchers attribute the rising waistlines to a complex
| Word | Meaning | Synonym for IELTS | |------|---------|-------------------| | Sedentary | Involving little physical activity | Inactive | | Malnutrition | Lack of proper nutrition | Undernourishment | | Ultra-processed | Highly industrially formulated foods | Manufactured | | Portion distortion | Perception that large servings are normal | Size inflation | | Multi-sectoral | Involving multiple sectors (health, transport, education) | Cross-disciplinary | A 2019 study found that people in cities
Famine is less common due to an increase in agricultural productivity. Public health Obesity has become a major global public health concern.
The text states famine is rarer despite population growth, meaning increasing population has not caused more famine. 2 Yes / True