Experts debunk toddler milk benefits

admin 2023年11月30日

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Health & Lifestyle, Health & Lifestyle - Beginner

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 have thoughts or knowledge about the nutritional needs of toddlers (children aged 1 to 3 years)?
Have you encountered any discussions or recommendations regarding the transition from infant formula to cow’s milk for toddlers?

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。

suggest /suhg-JEST/

[verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider
She suggested trying a new restaurant for dinner, hoping to experience a different cuisine.

breast /brest/

[noun] – either of the two soft, rounded parts of a woman’s chest that produce milk after she has a baby
The mother gently cradled her newborn to her breast, providing comfort and nourishment.

company /KUHM-puh-nee/

[noun] – an organization that sells goods or services in order to make money
The software company developed innovative applications that revolutionized the way businesses operate.

product /PROD-uhkt/

[noun] – something that is made to be sold, usually something that is produced by an industrial process or, less commonly, something that is grown or obtained through farming
The company introduced a new product line, featuring eco-friendly and sustainable materials.

regular /REG-yuh-ler/

[adjective] – standard or common type
She preferred the regular version of the product over the specialty edition.

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。

The American Academy of Pediatrics says that special milk for toddlers, made for kids between 6 to 36 months old, may not have all the right nutrients. They suggest babies under 12 months should have breast milk or baby formula, and kids 12 months and up should eat a mix of fruits, veggies, and cow’s milk.

More and more people are buying toddler formula, spending $92 million in 2015. But it can cost more and have less protein but more fat than cow’s milk. Some moms, especially in Black and Hispanic communities, think toddler milk is better than cow’s milk. The AAP says special toddler formulas might not be much better and criticizes how companies sell these products. Even though toddler milk can be important for some kids, most don’t need special milk after one year old. Toddler milks might have more vitamins D and E than regular cow’s milk, but if kids can eat different foods, they do not need special milk. The AAP also worries about added sugars in toddler formulas.

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。

Moms in Black and Hispanic communities are generally opposed to toddler milk, according to the passage.
More and more people have been purchasing toddler formula, with spending reaching $92 million in 2015.
Toddler milk typically contains less fat than cow’s milk.
Special toddler formulas might have more vitamins D and E than regular cow’s milk.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends toddler formula for babies under 12 months.

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。

suggest

breast

company

product

regular

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