Band 8+: You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

The pie charts illustrate how much people in the USA use three kinds of nutrients (sodium, saturated fat, and added sugar), which can be harmful if overused in their daily meals.

The share of sodium used at dinner is a significant 43%, representing approximately four-tenths of overall daily sodium usage, while lunch is responsible for 29% of it. But, snacks and breakfast form the minimal 14% of the total sodium amount.

The proportion of saturated fat involved in dinner is a high 37%, which is just over one-third of routine usage. Lunch accounts for a little more than a quarter of the fat, while breakfast and snack are forming 16% and 21% of saturated fat, respectively.

The contribution of added sugar to snacks is a notable 42%, which is around half of typical added sugar. But, the percentage of this nutrient in dinner is about just under a quarter (23%). The minimal amount of sugar used is for breakfast, at 16%. According to the charts, people consume a moderate 19% of sugar in their lunch.

Overall people in the USA use considerable amounts of sodium and saturated fat in their dinner, and added sugar in middle meals which can be unhealthy for their bodies.