Study links frequent fried food consumption to higher risk of anxiety and depression

admin 2023年5月27日

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Do you like eating fried foods?
Are you familiar with anxiety and depression?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

compare /kuhm-PAIR/

[verb] – to examine or look for the difference between two or more things
It is unfair to compare the achievements of two individuals who have had entirely different life experiences and opportunities.

suggest /suhg-JEST/

[verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider
My friend suggested that we go to the new Italian restaurant in town, hinting that he might have heard good things about it.

expert /EK-spurt/

[noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity
The IT expert fixed my laptop in no time, proving that he had extensive knowledge and experience in the field.

reduce /ri-DOOS/

[verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.
The company implemented a new recycling program to reduce the amount of waste it generates each day.

diet /DAHY-it/

[noun] – the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group
Some people with food allergies must follow a specialized diet that excludes certain foods to prevent allergic reactions.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

A study in China found that eating a lot of fried food, especially fried potatoes, is linked to a higher risk of anxiety and depression. The study followed more than 140,000 people for over 11 years and found that young men and younger individuals were more affected. The researchers also compared the effects of eating fried food on people and zebrafish and suggested that a chemical commonly found in fried food could harm mental health.

However, experts in nutrition say that the results are not definitive, and it’s not clear if fried food causes mental health problems or if people with these issues tend to eat more fried food. Regardless, the study shows that reducing the consumption of fried food may be important for mental and overall health. Eating a healthy and varied diet is also important for well-being.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

A study in China found that eating a lot of fried food, especially fried potatoes, is linked to a higher risk of anxiety and depression.
Older women and older individuals were found to be more affected by eating fried food.
The researchers compared the effects of eating fried food on people and zebrafish.
Experts in nutrition say that the results of the study are absolutely certain.
It is not clear if fried food causes mental health problems or if people with these issues tend to eat more fried food.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

compare

suggest

expert

reduce

diet

According to the __________, a balanced diet and regular exercise are important for maintaining good health.
We need to __________ the prices of the two products to see which one is more cost-effective.
A vegetarian __________ can provide all the necessary nutrients for good health, as long as it includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins.
To lower your cholesterol levels, you may need to __________ your intake of saturated and trans fats.
The doctors __________ that the patient undergo further testing to determine the cause of their symptoms.