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Parents Are To Blamed For Childhood Obesity

מאמר באנגלית לתרגול קריאה. כולל 5 מילים חדשות עם תרגום לעברית, 3 שאלות הבנת הנקרא, 5 שאלות לשיחה. מתאים למתקדמים.

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In recent years, it has become evident that some youngsters are becoming excessively obese as they grow older. Some parents place the blame on themselves. After all, it is parents who mistakenly educate their children on what to eat and what not to eat while they are not around. Parents must take more responsibility for instilling healthy eating habits in their children while they are still young. What they learn about food at an early age will stick with them for the rest of their lives, changing the way they think about and view food. 

For a busy household with multiple children, combating childhood obesity might be a difficult task but it is possible. One recommended way to promote a healthy lifestyle is the availability of healthy snack options for children to pick from. It is also a good idea to drink the appropriate amount of water according to your weight and height. 

Children ought to be physically active for at least sixty minutes every day, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Parents are also teaching their children unhealthy behaviors and laziness by not encouraging physical activities. Parents are the ones who educate their children on how to exercise, and it is their obligation to start them moving. 

Excessive television and video games are major contributors to the current childhood increase in obesity. Limiting children’s screen time and pushing them to be more active may save their lives. "Am I offering nutritious foods?" "Do I give and encourage healthy choices?" "Am I setting a good example for my children?" parents should ask themselves.

מילים חדשות מהטקסט

  • Evident /ˈɛvədənt/ adjective בָּרוּר

    obvious; clearly seen or understood

    It was evident that the students didn’t learn anything from the course.

  • Instill /ɪnˈstɪl/ verb לְהַחדִיר

    to establish an idea slowly or gradually in a person’s mind

    Teachers usually instill a love of learning in each student.

  • Appropriate /əˈproʊpriət/ adjective מתאים

    suitable for a particular person, occasion, and so on

    Please wear appropriate clothes when attending a wedding.

  • Obligation /ɑbləˈgeɪʃən/ noun חוֹבָה

    something that is done or is to be done for such reason

    Everyone has a moral obligation to protect mother Earth.

  • Nutritious /nuˈtrɪʃəs/ adjective מֵזִין

    nourishing; efficient as food

    Parents are responsible for choosing enjoyable and nutritious foods for their children.

שאלות לשיחה

אין כאן תשובה נכונה — אלה שאלות לתרגול דיבור, לבד או מול מורה.

  1. Do you think that you are overweight? What is your ideal weight?
  2. Do parents in your culture like their children to be chubby? Why or why not?
  3. What nationalities do you think are often overweight?
  4. What is a properly balanced diet for you?
  5. What kinds of health problems come from being badly overweight?

בדקו את עצמכם

3 שאלות. בחרו תשובה וקבלו בדיקה מיד.

  1. What should parents do when their children are still young?

  2. What recommended way to promote a healthy lifestyle in a household with a lot of children?

  3. What are parents teaching their children if their kids are not encouraged to do physical activities?

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