RATIONAL CLOZE FORM 4 END TEST

Many young people today worry about obesity. Here is some advice on healthy weight loss.

Weight loss should be gradual. The target should be a ________ of about one to two pounds per week.

• fall

• loss

• deficit

• decline

Healthy weight loss should not be based solely __________ dieting. It should be the result of a lifestyle change that includes dieting and exercise.

• in

• of

• on

• by

To lose weight, you must use up more calories _________ you take in.

• than

• that

• when

• which

Since one pound equals 3,500 calories, you need to reduce your caloric intake by 500-1000 calories per day to _________ about 1 to 2 pounds per week.

• lost

• lose

• loose

• loosen

Once you have achieved a healthy weight, by relying on healthy eating and physical activity most days of the week (about 60-90 minutes, moderate intensity), you __________ more likely to be successful at keeping the weight off over a long term.

• is

• are

• was

• were

Even a modest weight loss, such as 5 to 10 per cent of your total body weight, is likely to produce health benefits, ____________ improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol level and blood sugar.

• in contrast

• in addition

• such as

• as a result

For example, if you weigh 200 pounds, a 5 per cent weight loss equals 10 pounds, ____________ your weight down to 190 pounds. This modest weight loss can reduce your risk factors for chronic diseases related to obesity.

• bring

• brings

• brought

• bringing