饮食与健康 一、阅读理解 1??? Eating with a fork instead of a spoon can help you lose weight, a new research suggests. It also says that putting mirrors in your dining room will help weight loss because they actually make junk food taste worse. ??? The researchers asked 185 college students to choose chocolate cake or a fruit salad and evaluate the taste. Those who ate them in a room with a mirror scored the taste of the junk food lower than those in a room without one, but it had no effect on the fruit salad. ??? Lead scientist, Dr Ata Jami of the University of Central Florida, said: “A glance in the mirror tells people more than just about their physical appearance. It enables them to view themselves and helps them to judge themselves and their behaviors in a same way that they judge others.” The mirrors were found to push the subjects(实验对象) to compare and match their own behaviors with accepted social standards. ??? The study’s authors believe it proves that people don’t want to look in the mirror when they feel that they are now sticking to those social standards. When they do look in the mirror, feelings of discomfort and failure are increased. Therefore, the presence of the mirror causes a discomfort and lowers the taste of unhealthy food. But, this is only the case if the person selects the food they are eating because they are responsible for that choice. ??? The study suggests that mirrors be placed in eating spaces so people will start eating more healthily. 1.According to the research, which of the following may taste worst when eating in a room with a mirror? A.Porridge. B.Chocolate cake. C.Vegetables. D.Chicken soup. 2.Why can mirror influence the taste of junk food when people have it? A.Because it reminds people of their not charming appearance. B.Because it distracts people’s attention to judge others. C.Because it makes people feel full. D.Because it gives people a feeling of failure. 3.To make people eat more healthily, it’s advised to place a mirror_____. A.in dining rooms B.in living rooms C.in bedrooms D.in gardens 4.Which part of the journal may this text appear? A.Entertainment. B.Sports. C.Health. D.Education. 2.??? "Well, I made it," says Greg Daniels with a smile. ??? Recently there have been news reports and television shows reporting on the quality of school lunches. According to federal guidelines, French fries count as a serving of vegetables. Many parents and others are upset that a salty, deep-fried food is replacing healthier options like carrot sticks. As a result, the potato--what French fries are made of -- has been getting a bad rap. ??? "The problem is not the potato," insists Greg. "Potatoes are very healthy. But any food, even carrots will be less healthy if it's cooked in grease(油脂)." ??? Two months ago, Greg decided to eat nothing but potatoes for 60 days. As a high school science teacher and son of a potato farmer, he wanted to do something to draw attention to potatoes as a healthy food and a good choice as par ... ...
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