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Article: You May Scoff

Summary:

  Overeating and under-exercising are the main reasons for us to gain weight. But evidence shows that other factors also contribute to our obesity. In this article, it suggests six ways for us to escape from getting fat.

1. 1.      Eat protein: protein keeps us fuller than other things.
2. 2.      Avoid catching colds: Research proves that at least one common cold virus has been linked to obesity.
3. 3.      Watch the packaging: Some plastic packaging and cans contain endocrine disrupter chemicals that change the normal functioning of hormones.
4. 4.      Move to country: Breathing polluted air can cause extra fat.
5. 5.      Turn down the lights: Animals exposed to light at night gained about 50% more weight.
6. 6.      Have a lie-in: Too little sleep is one of the reason contribute to our getting fat.

Reflection:

Many people are caring their body too much, especially women. The most conversation we heard in a women’s talk is “oh no, I gain 1 kg this month, I am so fat!!! I need to go on a diet”. But she keeps eating French fries in dinner, or stayed up late every night. Actually I was one of these ladies before. Always not satisfied with my on body. But now, I think as long as I am healthy, body type is not really so important. Everyone is unique; some are easy to get fat, while others can eat tons of food but stay in the same body type. We should not have to compare with others, just stay healthy and happy.

Vocabulary

1. 1.      adiposity (n.) 肥胖；脂肪過多
2. 2.      endocrine (n.) 內分泌
3. 3.      leach (v)(n) 過濾