首页
登录
职称英语
Like a needle climbing up a bathroom scale, the number keeps rising. In 1991
Like a needle climbing up a bathroom scale, the number keeps rising. In 1991
游客
2023-07-11
50
管理
问题
Like a needle climbing up a bathroom scale, the number keeps rising. In 1991, 15% of Americans were obese(肥胖的); by 1999, that proportion had grown to 27%. Youngsters, who should have age and activity on their side, are growing larger as well: 19% of Americans under 17 are obese. Waistbands have been popping in other western countries too, as physical activity has declined and diets have expanded. By and large, people in the rich world seem to have lost the fight against flab(松弛).
Meanwhile, poorer nations have enjoyed some success in their battles against malnutrition and famine. But, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, it is more a case of being out of the frying pan and into the fire. The most striking example actually in the poor world comes from the Pacific islands, home of the world’s most obese communities. In 1966, 14% of the men on this island were obese while 100% of men under the age of 30 in 1996 were obese.
This increase in weight has been uneven as well as fast. As a result, undernourished and over-nourished people frequently live cheek by jowl(面颊). The mix can even occur within a single household. A study of families in Indonesia found that nearly 10% contained both the hungry and the fat. This is a mysterious phenomenon, but might have something to do with people of different ages being given different amounts of food to eat.
The prospect of heading off these problems is bleak. In many affected countries there are cultural factors to contend with, such as an emphasis on eating large meals together, or on food as a form of hospitality. Moreover, there is a good measure of disbelief on the part of policymakers that such a problem Could exist in their countries. Add to that reluctance on the part of governments to spend resources on promoting diet and exercise while starvation is still a real threat, and the result is a recipe for inaction. Unless something is done soon, it might not be possible to turn the clock back. [br] Of tackling obesity in the poor world, we can learn from the passage that ______.
选项
A、the matter is so complex as to go beyond our capacity
B、no matter what we do, the prospect will always be bleak
C、it is starvation, the real threat, that needs to be solved
D、we should take immediate actions before it becomes incurable
答案
D
解析
最后一句扭转了整段的基调。作者呼吁解决这一问题,前文正是为此作铺垫,突出问题的复杂性和时间的紧迫性。
转载请注明原文地址:https://tihaiku.com/zcyy/2827686.html
相关试题推荐
Youngpeopleoftenwonderatthelargenumberofemployerswhodonotrespon
Youngpeopleoftenwonderatthelargenumberofemployerswhodonotrespon
ThenumberofBeijingerstogoandenjoythenightarelessthanShanghaiandGu
ThenumberofBeijingerstogoandenjoythenightarelessthanShanghaiandGu
ThenumberofBeijingerstogoandenjoythenightarelessthanShanghaiandGu
ThenumberofBeijingerstogoandenjoythenightarelessthanShanghaiandGu
Likeaneedleclimbingupabathroomscale,thenumberkeepsrising.In1991
Likeaneedleclimbingupabathroomscale,thenumberkeepsrising.In1991
Likeaneedleclimbingupabathroomscale,thenumberkeepsrising.In1991
Likeaneedleclimbingupabathroomscale,thenumberkeepsrising.In1991
随机试题
Nowlet’stakealookatthefirstapproach,thatis,meaningis【T1】______.
Hestoodinthedoorway,______(帽子的水滴在外套上),andwaitedforanemptytaxi.hiswet
Theworld-famousBelgianhasarrivedinBritainwithhisequallyfamousdog
Goodmorning,everyoneandwelcometotheEnglishforAcademicPurposesCent
应急照明控制器在消防控制室地面上设置时,设备面板后的维修距离不宜大于1m。(
导游用来调节游客情绪的可行办法是劝说、诱导。( )
对于骨盆内测量的说法不正确的是A:适用于骨盆外测量有狭窄者 B:经阴道测得骨盆
清气化痰丸组成药物中无A.黄芩 B.瓜蒌仁 C.胆南星 D.甘草
某分析师建立了一元线性回归模型为Ci=β0+β1Yi+ui,
用于城镇快速路、主干路的沥青表面层粗集料的压碎层不大于()%。A.18 B
最新回复
(
0
)