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Nowadays people waste a lot of food that was bought from shops and restuarants. Why do you think people waste food ? What can be done to reduce the amount of food they throw away.

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Nowadays,
people
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 waste a lot of
food
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 purchased in stores and restaurants,
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 the reasons may be various, I will focus on the one that makes the most sense to me and propose a possible solution. As technology advances and purchasing power grows,
people
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 frequent more
food
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 places to save time and effort. In the United States especially, there has always been a culture around fast
food
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that is
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 very easy to access and at a low price. One of the consequences of
this
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 culture is that
people
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 do not give real value to
food
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 and once satisfied, they choose to throw it away.
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, it may be
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 the fact that most restaurants do not specify the amount of
food
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 they will serve, especially in fast
food
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 restaurants, since it is caloric and satiating
food
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, the customer may be left a portion on the plate. Changing the meaning or value that
people
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 give to
food
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 can be difficult, but letting them know the size of
food
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 portions can be a very good option to prevent meals from being thrown away. Using a reference image on the menu, of something that we all know the size of,
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 as a can of cola, would inform the actual size of the dish,
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 of saying "medium portion" because it can be very subjective. If
this
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 measure were established as a transversal law, I am sure that the amount of wasted
food
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 would be greatly reduced.

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Task Achievement
Ensure to provide more than one reason for food waste to offer a comprehensive view of the topic.
Task Achievement
Develop your examples further. You mentioned a cultural context but could have added more on how individuals contribute to the issue.
Coherence and Cohesion
Consider using linking words and phrases more effectively for better flow between ideas.
Coherence and Cohesion
Elaborate on your conclusion to reinforce your proposed solution and its potential impact.
Content
You have identified a relevant and impactful issue regarding food waste, which is highly topical.
Content
Your proposed solution is creative and provides a practical approach to addressing the problem of food portion sizes.

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    • Sentence 2 - Example
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • food waste
  • over-purchasing
  • expiration dates
  • meal planning
  • societal pressure
  • abundance of food
  • proper food storage
  • best before
  • use by dates
  • portion sizes
  • leftovers
  • repurposed
  • donated
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