The percentage of overweight children in western countries has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the possible causes and effects of this disturbing trend and offer a solution.

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task achievement
The introduction needs clarification. The first sentence should accurately describe the trend of increasing rates of overweight children, not 'burn weight.'
coherence cohesion
Improve paragraph transitions to ensure smoother readability. For example, connecting the impact of social media influence on students with being overweight requires clearer and more logical transitions.
task achievement
Ensure examples clearly illustrate the main points. The example about the student losing her immunity due to being overweight could be clearer or more relevant.
coherence cohesion
Try to organize your ideas into clearer paragraphs, each focusing on one main idea supported by relevant details or examples.
coherence cohesion
Work on language accuracy. Issues with grammar and vocabulary make it difficult to understand some points which affects overall coherence.
task achievement
Understanding the importance of discussing both causes and effects of the issue shows a good grasp of the task requirements.
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Efforts to provide examples to support points, such as the influence of social media, are noted, even if clarity is needed.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • sedentary lifestyle
  • nutritional value
  • screen time
  • socio-economic factors
  • chronic diseases
  • self-esteem
  • bullying
  • financial burden
  • promote healthy eating
  • physical activity
  • whole grains
  • education and awareness
  • policy and regulation
  • subsidies
  • fast food
  • obesity-related conditions
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