Prenatal Mediterranean diet boosts 2-year-olds’ abilities

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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。

Does something specific come to mind when you hear about the Mediterranean diet?
Do you have knowledge about the developmental milestones and skills that infants typically acquire during their first year of life?

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。

diet /DAHY-it/

[noun] – the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group
Her doctor recommended a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins to improve her overall health.

pregnant /PREG-nuhnt/

[adjective] – (of a woman and some female animals) having a baby or babies developing inside the womb
After months of anticipation, they were overjoyed to learn that she was pregnant with their first child.

recent /REE-suhnt/

[adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago
The company introduced a recent update to their software, which includes several new features and improvements.

prevent /pri-VENT/

[verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something
The security measures in place helped prevent unauthorized access to the sensitive data.

expert /EK-spurt/

[noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity
The renowned chef is an expert in creating exquisite culinary masterpieces, known for his innovative approach to cooking.

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。

Eating a Mediterranean diet while pregnant can help children’s brains and emotions grow better, according to a recent study. Dr. Francesca Crovetto, a researcher in Spain, thinks it’s important for moms to have a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy for their baby’s brain. Dr. Miguel Martínez-González, a professor in Spain, says the Mediterranean diet is really good for health and can prevent diabetes, dementia, and sadness.

Also, kids whose moms took classes to reduce stress during pregnancy felt happier and got along better with others when they were toddlers. Dr. David Katz, a health expert, says that when moms are stressed, it can affect the baby’s body, hormones, and feelings. The study looked at kids born to 1,221 moms who were at higher risk during their pregnancy. The study happened from February 2017 to March 2020. They wanted to make sure babies were a good weight when they were born, so they wouldn’t get sick. The study showed that the Mediterranean diet and stress-reduction classes really helped the babies and moms, which is important for doctors to know when helping pregnant women.

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 recent study suggests that consuming a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy can positively impact the brain development and emotional well-being of children.
Dr. Francesca Crovetto believes that a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy is not important for the baby’s brain development.
Dr. Miguel Martínez-González, a professor in Spain, highlights the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, including its potential to prevent diabetes and dementia and improve emotional well-being.
Children whose mothers attended stress-reduction classes during pregnancy did not show any noticeable differences in happiness or social interactions during their toddler years.
Dr. David Katz, a health expert, states that maternal stress can have an impact on the baby’s body, hormones, and emotions.

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。

diet

pregnant

recent

prevent

expert

She sought the advice of an __________ in finance to help guide her investment decisions and maximize her financial portfolio.
He shared with his friends the details of his __________ trip to Europe, including the stunning sights and delicious cuisine.
The security system in place is designed to __________ unauthorized entry into the building.
The nutritionist designed a personalized __________ plan tailored to meet the specific dietary needs of her client.
The veterinarian confirmed that their cat was __________ and provided advice on how to care for her during this special time.