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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People’s health has declined a lot through the years as a result of many contributing factors. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global obesity epidemic is worsening. Thus, almost one-third of the world’s population is now overweight or obese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article to learn about the causes of this obesity crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2303\/230313-world-obesity.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. What does \u201csedentary<\/strong>\u201d mean, \u201cThese include an increased consumption of highly processed foods, greater levels of sedentary<\/strong> behavior, and a lack of healthcare services to assist in weight management.<\/em>\u201d? Use this word in your own sentence.<\/li>
  2. What does \u201crepercussion<\/strong>\u201d mean, \u201cImmediate action must be taken to avoid serious repercussions<\/strong> in the future.<\/em>\u201d? Use this in your own sentence.<\/li>
  3. What does \u201cadolescent<\/strong>\u201d mean, \u201cThe fastest rising rates are among children and adolescents<\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d? Give two synonyms of this word and use them in your own sentences.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. What is the current status of the global obesity epidemic according to the World Health Organization?<\/li>
    2. How has the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the worsening of the obesity problem?<\/li>
    3. What health risks does obesity potentially pose?<\/li>
    4. What programs and policies to address obesity has your national government implemented?<\/li>
    5. What are ways to prevent obesity?<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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