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Nutrition experts predict future eating-disorder epidemic. A group of nutritional experts working for the European Union today published a report outlining their worries over the latest statistics which suggest that, if present eating trends continue, we could see an epidemic of obesity-related deaths and eating disorders within the next twenty years. Numbers of people with health complications arising out of obesity have tremendously increased across Europe in the last ten years. Obesity: nature or nurture? The scientists claim that some people tend to develop destructive eating habits more easily than others, highlighting those most at risk as members of families with a generational tendency towards obesity and food-related illnesses. The report mentions a combination of both environmental and inherited genetic factors as the twin causes of obesity and argues that both contribute to the development of the illness. It is suggested that possession of an “obesity gene” creates intolerance to high-sugar, processed carbohydrate foods which stimulate strong feelings of well-being and pleasure in the individual. Such a tendency when associated with particularly difficult or painful periods in life can lead to a destructive eating pattern that may cause respiratory problems, immobility, heart disease and early death. Although the report recognizes that anyone might develop bad eating habits, it strongly argues that some individuals just don’t tolerate sugary, high-carbohydrate foods, in much the same way as the Eskimo and Aboriginal cultures fight with intolerance to alcohol. Which of the statements is correct according to the text? * A)The number of people suffering from obesity-related complications tends to go up in the next twenty years B)The development of obesity is related to educational and cultural aspects only C)Environmental and genetic factors combined can lead to the development of obesity and other food-related illnesses. D)Drinking alcohol is a bad habit among Eskimo and Aboriginal cultures.

Answer 1

Resposta:  A)The number of people suffering from obesity-related complications tends to go up in the next twenty years

Answer 2

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A)The number of people suffering from obesity-related complications tends to go up in the next twenty years

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