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
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
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.
underweight
adjective
Below a weight considered normal or desirable.
Example: In 2015, being underweight was only a problem among 20-29-year olds.
weight measurement
noun phrase
The unit of measurement for weight is that of force, which in the International System of Units (SI) is the newton.
Example: The charts summarize the weight measurements of people living in Charlestown.