Passage Type: Academic / General Training (often appears in GT Section 3 or Academic Test 2)
Topic: The global obesity epidemic, its causes (diet, lifestyle, food industry influence), and potential solutions (public health policy, urban design, education).
: The use of Body Mass Index (BMI) to categorize individuals as overweight (25–30) or obese (30+). Question Types & Difficulty This passage is classified as a weighty issue ielts reading answers portable
: How modern convenience and dietary shifts have made obesity a "weighty" global burden. Definitions Review: “A Weighty Issue” – IELTS Reading Passage
NOT GIVEN: The text simply doesn't mention the specific detail, even if the general topic is discussed. In "A Weighty Issue," many students mistake the lack of data on "children" as a "NO," but if the text doesn't compare age groups, the answer must be NOT GIVEN. 2. Locating Keywords Identify the problem (weight, strain, cost)