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‘Preventing lifestyle illnesses is the responsibility of individuals and their families, not governments.’ To what extent do you agree or disagree? Support your arguments with examples from your own knowledge and experience.

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These days the fact of having a healthy
lifestyle
 has gained popularity.
However
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 it is controversial to define who has more responsibility in the habits of a society.
While
 some believe that measures taken
from
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 governments are crucial to reduce
lifestyle
 illnesses, others believe family and individuals have more impact on preventing
this
 case of illnesses. In my opinion, governments have the most important role in
lifestyle
 illness. Despite the fact that individuals should choose to follow a healthy
lifestyle
, the government should offer facilities to develop it.
Due to
 the high price of gym memberships or
sport
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 access, it is difficult to be active except for a few ones.
However
, if these services are offered by governments, diseases related to sedentary behaviour will be reduced, and people with a desire for
practicing
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practising
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 exercise will have spaces to do it. In the same way,
while
 the
last
 decision is taken by each individual, unhealthy behaviour starts with
lack
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 of education.The
uderstanding
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understanding
 of the importance of healthy habits could lead to
the
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people
take
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make
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 better decisions. It is crucial to teach parents and children about eating habits and exercise, so the growing generation
could
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can
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 learn
since
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at
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early
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an early
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ages
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age
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Coherence and Cohesion
Consider expanding your introduction slightly to provide more background information. This will set a clearer context for the reader and enhance your argument.
Coherence and Cohesion
Ensure all paragraphs contain a topic sentence and are logically connected. Each idea should flow smoothly into the next, guided by transition words.
Task Achievement
Provide more specific examples to support your arguments. Examples strengthen your points and demonstrate your wide range of knowledge.
Task Achievement
You have made a clear stance on the issue, which is good for your essay's clarity.
Coherence and Cohesion
The essay is organized into clear paragraphs, making it easy to read and follow your ideas.

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For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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