2.1 Battle Of The Oranges
Exercise of Battle of Oranges
A. Match the words with their meaning.
| a. Mush | iii. a soft thick mass of mixture |
| b. Jerk | v. to make something move with a sudden short movement |
| c. Concussion | vi. a temporary loss of consciousness |
| d. Hurl | i. to throw something violently in a direction |
| e. Pulp | vii. the soft part inside the fruits and vegetables |
| f. Clutch | ii. to hold something tightly |
| g. Sip | iv. to drink, taking a very small amount each time |
B. True or False Statements
- The tourists are informed to wear a red hat through public notices. — True
- Aranceri seems dressed in Doctor Whoesque costumes. — True
- When a cart approaches, aranceri run away from the square. — False
- The narrator feels bored during the festival period. — False
- The volunteers encourage the visitors to join the battle. — False
- The narrator accepts Massi’s offer. — False
C. Answer the Following Questions
a. What does the red hat symbolize?
The red hat is a symbol of the carnival itself and also represents freedom, as it was historically worn by slaves who had been freed and by peasants fighting against feudal lords during the Middle Ages.
b. How does the narrator feel when she wipes her face?
The narrator feels shocked and worried when she wipes her face, as she initially thinks the substance she sees is blood, which causes her to fear she may need medical attention.
c. What does the square look like after an hour battle?
After an hour-battle of the oranges, the square is covered in a thick layer of orange pulp and horse manure, creating a sludgy and messy scene. The mixture emits a strong and pungent odor, described as sharp and sweet-and-sour.
d. How do aranceri members chase the cart?
The aranceri members chase the cart by running behind it and throwing oranges at it.
e. Does Silvia enjoy this carnival?
Yes, she does. She says that this is the moment they wait for all the year, and carnival is good for their psychological health.
f. Why does Massi say, “Forget the nets.”?
D. Related Global Festival: La Tomatina
La Tomatina is a unique festival held in the town of Buñol in Spain. It is a giant food fight where participants throw tomatoes at each other. The festival takes place on the last Wednesday of August every year and attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. The origins are believed to have started as a food fight in the 1940s. Today, trucks bring in over 100 tons of tomatoes. The event begins with the “palo jabón” where people climb a greased pole to reach a ham. After the fight, participants wash off in the nearby river.
Grammar I: Reported Speech
A. Converting to Indirect Speech
a. “Are you working tonight?”
➔ Agaman asked Timothy if he was working tonight.
b. “Is this the road to the station?”
➔ A stranger wanted to know from me if that was the road to the station.
c. “Did you do your homework?”
➔ My friend inquired her if she had done her homework.
d. “Have you been to Paris?”
➔ The tourist was asked if he had been to Paris.
e. “How long have you been working in this company?”
➔ Usha inquired Anuj how long he had been working in that company.
f. “What flavour ice cream did you have at the party?”
➔ My mother asked me what flavor ice cream I had at the party.
g. “Have you studied reported speech before?”
➔ The teacher wanted to know if they had studied reported speech before.
h. “Where will you stay tonight?”
➔ I asked him where he would stay that night.
i. “How many players were shown yellow cards by the referee?”
➔ Sumangal asked his friend how many players had been shown yellow cards by the referee.
j. “What magic did the medicine have on the patient?”
➔ Sarita wanted to know from Sommaya what magic the medicine had on the patient.
B. Reported Speech Remarks
a. Kritika asked me, “why did you go out last night?”
➔ Kritika asked me why I had gone out the previous night.
b. “Who was that beautiful woman, Usha?” said Sunita.
➔ Sunita asked Usha who that beautiful woman had been.
c. “How is your mother?” said Gaurab to Yang Dolma.
➔ Gaurab asked Yang Dolma how her mother was.
d. My friend wanted to know, “What are you going to do at the weekend?”
➔ My friend asked me what I was going to do at the weekend.
e. “Where will you live after graduation?” said my teacher.
➔ My teacher asked me where I would live after graduation.
f. Anusha said to Melisha, “What were you doing when I saw you?”
➔ Anusha asked Melisha what she had been doing when she had seen her.
g. I said to the pilgrim, “How was the journey?”
➔ I asked the pilgrim how the journey had been.
h. “How often do you go to cinema?” said Krishna.
➔ Krishna asked how often I went to the cinema.
i. “Do you live in Patan?” said the Principal.
➔ The Principal asked if I lived in Patan.
j. Niraj said to Luniva, “Did Phadindra arrive on time?”
➔ Niraj asked Luniva if Phadindra had arrived on time.
Writing I: Festival Essay
Teej: A Festival of Love and Devotion
Teej is a Hindu festival celebrated in Nepal, particularly by women. The festival is usually celebrated in the month of August or September, and it lasts for three days. The history of Teej is traced back to Hindu mythology, celebrating the reunion of Lord Shiva and Parvati.
Women fast for the longevity of their husbands, while unmarried women fast for a good husband. Major activities include singing, dancing, and feasting on traditional delicacies. Women dress in red and green attire, and the festival is marked by the swinging of decorated swings.
However, the festival is not without its drawbacks. Strict fasting can be physically demanding. In recent years, there has been a growing awareness about the need to celebrate Teej in a safe and healthy manner, following traditional practices while taking care of one’s health.
2.2 Thanks Giving Around The Worlds
A. The meanings of some of the words from the text are given below. Find the words and write against the correct meanings.
a. in a way occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or study intermittently
b. to remind people of an important event or person from the past commemorate
c. in a way that shows the usual qualities or features of a particular type of person or thing typically
d. a curved shape that is wide in the middle and pointed at each end crescent-shaped
e. full of life and energy vibrant
f. a person who is having fun in a noisy way, usually with a group of other people reveller
g. from or in another country; seeming exciting and unusual exotic
h. to spread through and be easy to notice pervade
i. brightly coloured and likely to attract attention flamboyant
j. done quickly and with a lot of activity, but not very well organized haphazardly
B. The following events represent different activities observed during Thanksgiving around the world. Study them carefully and write the names of countries where they are celebrated.
a. Families gather for a feast in the evening accompanied by dancing and singing. – Libaria
b. People wear new clothes and get community blessings. – Iran
c. Palm nut soup, fish and traditional Kpokoi are served. – Ghana
d. People return to their hometowns to celebrate the festival.- South Korea
e. Celebrants go to the beach in a noisy way. – Brazil
f. Parades are taken out in the streets. – USA
g. Food and wine are offered to the forefathers. – South Korea
C. Answer the following questions.
a. What is the main feature of American Thanksgiving?
The main feature of American Thanksgiving is a large meal, traditionally consisting of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie, among other dishes. It is typically celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November and is a time for families and friends to come together and give thanks for their blessings.
b. What do parades include in Thanksgiving in America?
Parades in Thanksgiving in America typically include floats, marching bands, performers, and huge balloons, based on cartoon characters, current Broadway shows and other typical themes.
c. When and why is Chuseok celebrated in Korea?
Chuseok is celebrated in Korea in late September or early October. It is a three-day harvest festival that is one of the country’s most important holidays. The festival is celebrated to give thanks for the year’s bountiful harvest and to pay respect to one’s ancestors.
d. How did Thanksgiving begin in Brazil?
Thanksgiving began in Brazil when former Brazilian President Gaspar Dutra visited the USA and was fascinated with the holiday. He established the festival in Brazil in 1949.
e. Who started Thanksgiving in Liberia? Why was it started?
Liberated American slaves started Thanksgiving in Liberia in the 19th century. It was started to give thanks for their freedom and new life in Liberia. f. What is Thanksgiving celebrated in Barbados for? Crop Over (thanksgiving) is the festival that is celebrated in Barbados for marking the end of the sugar cane harvest season.
g. What is Homowo marked in Ghana?
In Ghana, the Homowo festival is marked to celebrate the end of a long famine suffered by the Ghanaians.
Grammar Il
Rewrite the following sentences choosing the correct alternative from brackets.
a.Sujita asked her mother ……….. (when her father would come home, when will her father come home, when might her father come home).
Sujita asked her mother when her father would come home.
b. She replied that she had never had caviar when I said to her, ” ……………..caviar?” (Have you ever had, Will you have, Would you have)
She replied that she had never had caviar when I said to her, “Have you ever had caviar?”
c. The salesperson said to him, “What …………….for you?” (I can do, can I do, I could do)
The salesperson asked him, “What can I do for you?”
d. The tourist inquired from me ………………. to Banepa. (whether I belonged, whether I would belong, whether I am belonging)
The tourist inquired from me whether I belonged to Banepa.
e. The little girl asked us what time ………………..to come back. (were we supposed, we were supposed, we had been supposed)
The little girl asked us what time we were supposed to come back.
f. The head teacher asked her ………………….. the exam form the week before. (whether she had filled out, whether she fills out, whether had she filled out)
The head teacher asked her whether she had filled out the exam form the week before.
g. Renuka asked me …………….. her. (if I have called, if I had called, if had I called)
Renuka asked me if I had called her.
B. NIhar Chaudhary interviewed her Social Studies teacher last week. Here is the report prepared by her after the interview. Read it carefully and list out direct questions asked by Nihar.
Direct questions asked by Nihar:
a. Can you tell me about the Newari tradition known as Ihi?
b. Why is the ceremony of Ihi performed?
c. Who is Suvarna Kumar?
d. Why was the Ihi tradition started?
e. What age group of girls are married during the Ihi ceremony?
f. Why is it known as Bel Bibaha?
g. Why was Bel chosen as a witness during the ceremony?
h. How long does the ritual of Ihi go on for?
i. What are the dietary restrictions during the ceremony?
Unit-3 Health & Wellness
3.1 A Letter From A Patient
A. Match the words with their meanings.
a. nightmare – iii. a very unpleasant or frightening experience
b. pediatric – iv. Relating to the medical care of children
c. intravenous – v. into or connected to a vein
d. priority – ii. a thing that is regarded as more important
e. medications – i. treatment
f. confidante – someone to whom secrets or private matters are confided, often a close friend or advisor
B. Write True for true and False for false statements.
a. The sender of the letter was happy with the service of the health workers. False
b. The staff of different departments in the hospital had harmonious relationships with each other. False
c. The hospital staff were concerned with the requirements of the sick child. False
d. The staff of the hospital shared their personal feelings with the writer. False
e. The chart was unclear about the patient’s gender. True
f. The author took the mistakes of the health workers normally. False
g. The writer seems to be more sincere in her duty than the hospital staff. True
C. Answer the following questions.
a. What was the nightmare for the author?
The nightmare for the author was her nine-week-old baby developing an extremely high fever and needing to be hospitalized.
b. What do you think the primary purpose of this letter is?
The main purpose of this letter is to express the author’s frustration and disappointment with the hospital staff’s lack of empathy and professionalism.
c. According to the author, what was the main weakness of the hospital staff?
According to the author, the main weakness of the hospital staff was their lack of empathy towards patients and their families.
d. Did the nurses really say ‘Your daughter is not a priority’? Why did the author think so?
No, the nurses did not actually say “Your daughter is not a priority.” The author interpreted their statement of “I am so busy today” as an implication that her daughter’s care was not a priority. The author felt this way because she believed the nurses were using their busyness as an excuse for not providing timely care for her daughter.
e. What do the patients and their families expect from the health workers?
The patients and their families expect the health workers to prioritize their care and work towards restoring their health.
f. List the questions that the author was asked frequently in the hospital?
The author was frequently asked the following questions in the hospital:
i. Was her daughter premature?
ii. Was your delivery normal?
g. Why did the health workers make a gender error about the author’s daughter?
The health workers made a gender error about the author’s daughter because her daughter spent her time in the hospital wearing only a diaper.
h. According to the author, how do people perceive the career of health workers?
According to the author, people perceive the career of health workers as a noble and respected profession, but their behaviour towards patients and their families can greatly impact their perception.
D. If you become a health worker in the future, what would be your priority? How would you treat your patients and their families?
If I became a health worker, the following would be my priority:
i. Providing compassionate care to patients and their families, making sure they feel heard, respected, and valued
ii. Communicating clearly and effectively with patients and their families, avoiding medical jargon and explaining diagnoses and treatments in understandable language
iii. Paying close attention to detail, including accurately recording information and avoiding mistakes such as misgendering patients
iv. Collaborating and maintaining good relationships with colleagues from different departments, working together to provide the best possible care for patients
v. Constantly striving to improve and learn, keeping up-to-date with the latest medical research and techniques, and being open to feedback and suggestions
Glossary
parent’s (/peərənts/) – noun – a person who brings up a child or children
nightmare (/naɪtmeə/) – noun – a very frightening dream
rushed (/rʌʃt/) – verb – to move or travel very quickly
admitted (/ədˈmɪtɪd/) – verb – to allow someone to enter a place, especially a hospital
pediatric (/piːdiˈætrɪk/) – adjective – relating to the care of children
outcomes (/aʊtˈkʌmz/) – noun – the results of something that has happened
trend (/trend/) – noun – a general direction in which something is developing or changing
shaped (/ʃeɪpt/) – verb – to give a particular form or shape to something
colleagues (/kəˈliːɡz/) – noun – a person who works in the same job as someone else
complained (/kəˈpleind/) – verb – to express dissatisfaction with something
orders (/ɔːdərz/) – noun – a command or instruction
delay (/diˈleɪ/) – noun – a period of time during which something is not happening or is happening later than expected
response (/rɪˈspɒns/) – noun – a reaction to something that has happened
inability (/ɪnəbɪˈlɪti/) – noun – the fact of not being able to do something
intravenous (/ɪnˈtrəveɪnəs/) – adjective – relating to or denoting a method of injecting a substance into a vein
pediatrician (/piːdiˈætrɪʃən/) – noun – a doctor who specializes in the care of children
approach (/əˈprəʊʧ/) – noun – a way of dealing with something
care (/keə/) – noun – the provision of what is necessary for the health, safety, and well-being of someone
sick (/sɪk/) – adjective – not well
oblivious (/əbˈlɪvɪəs/) – adjective – unaware or unconscious of something
needs (/niːdz/) – noun – something that is necessary for someone or something to live or function properly
skills (/skɪlz/) – noun – the ability to do something well, especially to do something that requires knowledge, practice, or ability
disappointed (/dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/) – adjective – feeling sad or unhappy because something did not happen as you expected or hoped
egos (/iːɡoʊz/) – noun – a person’s sense of self-importance
priority (/praɪˈɒrɪti/) – noun – the importance of something compared to other things
excuse (ɪksˈskjuːz/) – verb – to say that something is not your fault or responsibility
vitals (/vaɪtəlz/) – noun – the most important signs of a person’s health, such as their temperature, pulse, and blood pressure
version (/vɜːʃən/) – noun – a particular form of something, especially a written work
sounded (/saʊndɪd/) – verb – to produce a particular sound
busy (/bɪzi/) – adjective – having a lot of work to do
demand (/dɪˈmɑːnd/) – noun – a strong need or desire for something
economy (ɪˈkɒnəmi/) – noun – the system of production, consumption, and exchange of goods and services in a particular country or region
confidante (kənˈfɪdənt/) – noun – a person with whom one shares private matters
infant (ɪnfənt/) – noun – a baby
condition (kənˈdɪʃ
Grammar I Reported Speech
B. Change the following sentences into indirect speech. The beginning of each sentence is given.
a. “Please, help me fix this machine.”
She requested I help her fix the machine.
b. “Please, don’t switch on the fan?”
The electrician requested me not to switch on the fan.
c. “Help me with my homework, please.”
My friend requested me to help his homework.
d. “Lend me some money, please,”
She requested to lend her some money.
e. “Do your homework!”
The teacher told me to do my homework.
f. “Don’t smoke!” The doctor advised him not to smoke.
g. “Don’t make a mess!”
My mother told me not to make a mess.
Writing I
Letter or Email writing
The letter in Reading I talks about different weaknesses of the health care workers in a hospital. Imagine you are one of the staff of the hospital. Now, write an email to the patient’s mother apologising for your behaviour. Assure her that there will be an improvement in the services your hospital provides.
From: abc@gmail.com
To: xyz@gmail.com
Subject: Apology for your unpleasant experience during your hospital stay
Dear Sarah,
I am writing this email to apologize for the experience that you and your daughter had during your stay at our hospital. We are deeply sorry for the shortcomings in the services we provided during your time here.
We understand that as healthcare workers, our primary responsibility is to provide the best possible care to our patients. However, we fell short of your expectations and for that, we are truly sorry.
We acknowledge the fact that we made mistakes and we take full responsibility for them. Please rest assured that we are taking immediate steps to rectify our shortcomings and to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.
As a hospital staff member, I can assure you that we are committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients. We understand the trust that you have placed in us and we are determined to live up to your expectations.
Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience or discomfort that you and your daughter experienced during your stay at our hospital. We hope that you will give us another opportunity to serve you and demonstrate our commitment to excellence in health care.
Sincerely,
Ramji Acharya
3.2 A Healthy Diet For A Healthy Life
A. Consult a dictionary or the internet and define the following words/phrases.
a. Wonderfood: A term used to describe a food item that is believed to have exceptional nutritional or health benefits.
b. Cardiovascular disease: A group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels, including conditions such as heart attacks, stroke, and coronary artery disease.
c. Bioeconomy: An economic system that uses biological resources such as crops, forests, and marine resources to produce goods and services.
d. Demographic change: A shift in the characteristics of a population over time, such as changes in age, gender, race, or ethnic composition.
e. Multidisciplinary approach: An approach to problem-solving or research that involves experts from multiple fields or disciplines working together to achieve a common goal.
f. Economic inequalities: Differences in income, wealth, and access to resources and opportunities that exist between different individuals, groups, or countries.
g. Neurological disorders: A broad category of disorders that affect the nervous system, including conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy.
h. Biomarkers: Biological indicators that can be used to measure a particular process or condition in the body, such as the presence of a disease or the effectiveness of a treatment.
B. Complete the sentences below with one of the words in red from the text above.
- The children were especially delighted that there were enough cookies for each of them to have two.
- The organization held its annual conference in New York this year. The health ministers of more than forty countries attended it.
- It is an innovation that makes any organization a successful one.
- Your life changes dramatically if you perform well in your study.
- Mr. Gurung is leaving the job because of cardiovascular disease.
- Early diagnosis of a disease helps us to cure it soon.
- We have faced an unprecedented level of climate change at present.
- The patient may need blood work or other biomarkers to determine his specific health problem.
- The world looked for different multidisciplinary approaches to find the solution to COVID-19.
C. Choose the best alternatives to complete the following sentences.
a. The greatest public health challenge at present is …………………. iii. obesity.
b. The Joint Programming Initiative will bring the ……………………… iv. Knowledge of member states together.
c. The health care innovation chain begins from …………………. i. researchers.
d. The need behind multidisciplinary approach is …………………… iv. the lack of progress in research and innovation.
e. Through this speech, the speaker wants to …………………. iv. appeal to the members of EU for collaboration for research and innovation.
D. Answer the following questions.
a. What topic is the speaker talking about when she says, “It’s a topic that’s never out of the media…?
→The speaker is talking about healthy diets and lifestyles.
b. According to the speaker, what is the cause of obesity among children in the EU?
→ The cause of obesity among children in the EU is poor diet and low physical activity.
c. What should people do to prevent themselves from the diseases like type 2 diabetes?
→ People should adopt better lifestyles and healthier diets to prevent diseases like type 2 diabetes.
d. What is Horizon 2020?
e. Why is research very important in fighting against health challenges?
→ Research is very important to fight against health challenges to benefit all patients, and prevent many people from developing diseases in the first place.
f. What result can Horizon 2020 give if it is implemented effectively?
→ If implemented effectively, Horizon 2020 can make excellent progress in research and innovation for healthy diets and healthy lives.
g. What results does the speaker expect from the conference?
→ The speaker expects Horizon 2020 to fund the very best research on nutrition, health, diet-related disease, and ageing and translate the knowledge gained into innovative and effective products, treatments, services, and strategies to benefit all patients and prevent many people from developing diseases in the first place.
h. Do you think that the people of the EU will be benefitted by this conference? If yes, what benefits will they get?
→ Yes, the people of the EU will benefit from this conference. The benefits include better knowledge about how to prevent chronic diseases, innovative and effective products, treatments, services, and strategies, and opportunities for competitive European businesses.
E. Draft a short speech entitled, ‘Importance of Exercise for Healthy Life’.
Dear audience,
It is my pleasure to speak to you today about the importance of exercise for a healthy life. We all know that exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy body, but the benefits of regular physical activity go far beyond just physical health.
Regular exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Exercise also helps to strengthen our immune system, improve our mood, and reduce stress and anxiety.
In addition to the physical benefits, exercise can also improve cognitive function, memory, and overall brain health. It can also help to improve sleep quality and reduce the risk of depression and other mental health conditions.
It’s important to remember that exercise doesn’t have to be intense or time-consuming. Even a moderate amount of physical activity, such as brisk walking, can provide significant health benefits.
So, let us all make a commitment to incorporate regular exercise into our daily routines. Whether it’s a morning walk, a yoga class, or a gym session, let us prioritize our health and wellbeing by making exercise a part of our lives.
Thank you.
📐 Grammar II
A. Circle the correct words to complete these sentences.
a. The doctor told me to do some exercise every day.
b. She said, “Don’t shout.”
c. The doctor forbade me to eat junk food.
d. I told her, “Speak slowly.”
e. Sumina promised not to tell anyone.
f. My mother said, “Get out of bed early.”
g. The mountain guide warned him not to take the oxygen cylinder.
h. Sugam said to me, “Go home and take a rest.”
i. He ordered us to get out of his way.
j. The librarian requested them not to make a noise.
B. Change the following sentences into indirect speech. Use the reporting verbs in brackets.
a. “Bring some sugar, Punita,” she said. (ask) → She asked Punita to bring some sugar.
b. “You must submit your assignment soon,” the teacher said. (tell) → The teacher told us that we had to submit our assignment soon.
c. “Remember to come early, Anu,” he said. (remind) → He reminded Anu to come early.
d. “You should see a doctor, Mrs. Tamang,’ he said. (advise) → He advised Mrs. Tamang that she should see a doctor.
e. “Keep all the window open, Nona,” my father said. (warn) → My father warned Nona to keep all the window open.
f. “Go home, Prashun,” Furba said. (tell) → Furba told Prashun to go home.
C. Report the following sentences in direct speech.
a. The hermit said, “Don’t idle away your time.” → The hermit told me not to idle away my time.
b. Maan said to his friend, “Please help me with money.” → Maan requested his friend to help him with money.
c. “Be not afraid, noble prince”, said the Guru. → The Guru told noble prince not to be afraid.
d. He said to me, “Let me do my work.” → He told me to let him do his work.
e. The General said to his troops, “Guard the fort.” → The General told his troops to guard the fort.
f. Aaswin said to the teacher, “Please excuse me, madam.” → Aaswin requested the teacher to excuse him.
g. The guide said to the visitors, “Follow me carefully.” → The guide told the visitors to follow him carefully.
h. My teacher said to me, “Don’t look behind.” → My teacher told me not to look behind.
i. Mother said to the daughter, “Get ready to receive the guests.” → Mother told the daughter to get ready to receive the guests.
j. The boy said to the daughter, “Get ready to receive the guests.” → The boy told the daughter to get ready to receive the guests.
k. The teacher said to the boys, “Read silently.” → The teacher told the boys to read silently.
l. The coach said, “Let’s play a friendly football match.” → The coach suggested us that we should play a friendly football match.
m. The monk said to us, “Give up bad habits.” → The monk told us to give up bad habits.
n. Father said to me, “Do not tell a lie.” → Father told me not to tell a lie.
✍️ Writing II
Obesity has become a matter of concern in recent years. Draft a speech on obesity based on the given guiding questions.
Good morning/afternoon, everyone.
Today, I would like to talk about a matter of great concern that has been growing over the past few years – obesity.
Obesity is a condition where a person has an excess amount of body fat, and it has become increasingly common across the globe. In fact, according to recent studies, obesity rates have tripled in the last 50 years.
So, what are the primary causes of obesity? Well, there are a number of factors that contribute to it. One of the most significant is our modern lifestyle, which is largely sedentary. People are spending more time sitting in front of their computers or televisions and less time engaging in physical activities. Another cause of obesity is poor dietary choices. Consuming foods that are high in calories, sugar, and fat can lead to weight gain and obesity. Genetics, certain medical conditions, and medications can also be contributing factors.
The consequences of obesity can be severe and far-reaching. Health problems associated with obesity include heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and some forms of cancer. Furthermore, obese individuals may experience discrimination and face difficulties in their personal and professional lives.
To avoid obesity, individuals can take steps to change their lifestyle and dietary habits. One important step is to engage in regular physical activity, such as taking walks, going to the gym, or participating in sports. Alongside exercise, maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet is essential. A diet high in fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains can provide the necessary nutrients without excessive calories. Portion control is also important, as overeating can lead to weight gain.
In conclusion, obesity is a growing concern that should not be ignored. By making lifestyle changes, such as increasing physical activity and making healthier dietary choices, individuals can take steps to avoid obesity and its associated health risks. Let’s work together to promote healthy living and fight against obesity.
Thank you.
Discussion
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