IELTS Food & Diet Essay Questions
With a growing world population one of the most pressing issues is that of feeding such a large number of people. Some people think that GM foods offer a viable solution to this problem.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that educating people about the problems of eating too much fast food has no effect and that other measures should be taken to tackle this issue. What is your opinion?
People should only buy food sourced locally. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
The government should ban convenience foods to improve public health. Do you agree?
Some people think that the increase in the number of obese people should be the responsibility of the government, while others think it should be the responsibility of individuals. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
With a growing population, many people believe that we should focus on producing more GM foods.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
Putting a tax on sugar is a good way to reduce the number of people incurring health problems from eating too much sugary foods and drinks. Do you agree?
An increasing number of children are overweight which could result many problems when they grow older both in terms of their health and health care costs.
Why do you think so many children are overweight?
What could be done to solve this problem?
Unless fast foods and ready-made meals are banned, traditional methods of cooking will soon be lost. To what extent do you agree?
With a fast pace of modern life more and more people are turning towards fast food for their main meals.
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Everyone should adopt a vegetarian diet because eating meat can cause serious health problems.
Do you agree or disagree?
Many processed foods and ready-made meals contain preservatives and chemicals.
What are the advantages to this?
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Over the last few decades, the media has promoted the image of young thin women as being ideal.
What problems has this caused?
What solutions can you suggest to this issue?
Reported essay questions are from students who have taken their IELTS test. That means questions may have appeared more frequently than have been reported. These questions may vary slightly in wording and focus from the original question. Also note that these questions could also appear in IELTS speaking part 3 which is another good reason to prepare all topics thoroughly.
