Some people claim that what many people eat in most countries is unhealthy food and that their diet is getting worse. Critics say that these countries should change their diet. What are you opinions on this? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your argument with examples and relevant evidence. Most people believe the quality of food served in most countries is getting worse these days as well as dietary habits. In my point of view, I also agree with these observations, and the following essay will discuss it in details. Without a doubt, the food consumed by people nowadays is considered unhealthy. One only has to look at the number of new cancer cases everyday to believe such a statement. First of all, “GMO’s” (genetically modified foods) and pesticides are to blame. Most of the seeds used today are made in a laboratory, and crops that are produced are exposed to chemical fertilizers, such as pesticide or urea. Farmers use these “artificial” seeds and chemical ingredients to prevent pests and to increase the amount of crops in a short time. Second of all, many people prefer to purchase processed meats these days, because of their busy lifestyle. These two factors combined clearly have a negative impact on human health. For those in favor of these “modern” products and claim they are healthy, then one only has to look at our ancestors who led a very natural lifestyle and did not suffer from widespread cancer and tumors like we do now. Many people also believe individual eating habits of people is also getting worse these days. As people become busier, they have less time to prepare healthy food. As a consequence, they prefer to purchase fast foods such as McDonalds or Kentucky Fried Chicken, which are high in fat and carbohydrates. Furthermore, most of them have a habit of consuming soda and sweets with their meals. The high percentage of sugar and high fructose corn syrup is a deadly combination. In general, this is a difficult issue to address as it requires new laws regulating how food is made and educating the public at the same time. Consequently, it will require time and effort on the part of both legislators and the healthcare community, but can definitely be improved over time.

With the advent of urbanization and the rise in popularity of fast food, there have been accompanying issues with rising cancer and diabetes rates – especially in countries such as Britain and the USA. After providing a careful analysis of why these medical problems have increased drastically in recent years, I shall suggest a number of ways in which the obesity epidemic can be ameliorated. To begin with, it should be unsurprising that fast food is incredibly popular in countries like Britain and the USA. Due to the high levels of development in these countries, consumers spend a large portion of their income on fast foods. For example, the American Dietary Association found that, compared to the average Indian household, the average American household’s budget for “take-away” is six times larger per month. Consequently, it is to be expected that both diabetes and cancer rates will be much higher in such nations. Nevertheless, there are a number of ways in which developed countries could battle these issues more effectively. Firstly, new laws should be enacted to regulate how “fast foods meat” is processed. For example, processed meats such as hamburgers and hot dogs contain chemicals called “nitrites” which is toxic to humans in large amounts. Almost 99% of food, including bread ,contains added white sugar. Unfortunately, even though every product has an ingredient list, people simply buy it without reading the ingredients first. Hence, diabetics who stop adding white sugar end up consuming it anyway. Secondly, public health initiatives could be advertised and promoted far more vigorously. For example, modules that inform citizens about healthy dietary requirements should be addressed in Universities so students may in turn relay this information to their families . Furthermore, doctors and other healthcare practitioners should have information about diabetes and cancer prevention in the waiting room. In conclusion, although diabetes and cancer is a serious issue around world, if the above steps are taken, the situation will surely improve in the coming years.

Dear ______, Greetings from Cairo! I hope this email finds you well and you are doing well in medical school. Since you asked me why diabetes has become such a major problem here in _____, I shall try my best to present my point of view on the matter. First of all, the biggest cause of the diabetes problem, in my opinion, is a poor diet and a lack of exercise. For example, fast food restaurants have become widespread, and people like to eat at them because they are cheap and convenient. Unfortunately however, the meals they sell are high in sugar, calories and very low in nutrition. Snack foods, especially sweets, chips and sugary beverages, are also very popular. Similar to fast foods, these products are extremely high in calories and lack vitamins and minerals. Second of all, another major cause of diabetes here is lack of exercise. People drive everywhere, so they have little opportunity to walk. People also work long hours and do not have much time to go to the gym or play sports. Finally, technology is to blame. Both adults and children seem to prefer sitting in front of the computer instead of playing sports. Fortunately, there are solutions to this problem. To begin with, education is very important. Public campaigns to explain the importance of a balanced diet and regular exercise could get people to think about changing their eating habits. In addition, healthy food should be readily available and affordable to everyone. For example, schools could provide lunches with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables instead of sugary snacks and beverages. Adults should be encouraged to always read food labels first and become “educated consumers”. My personal conclusion is if people are encouraged to eat better and exercise more, the situation could be greatly improved. I hope I have helped to answer your question. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to let me know. Please keep in touch! All the best, _______ ,