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Generational ...... (OBESE) is a real problem in this country.

The aim of the program is to rid participants ... excess weight.

The aim of the program is to ... the cycle of generational obesity.

to ... the problem means to deal with it

• tackle

• tickle

to be ... pink means to be very pleased

• tackled

• tickled

to pile ... the pounds means to gain weight

it is difficult to break a ... circle

to be ... the verge of sth means you are very close to experiencing it

if sth comes ... for criticism, it means that it isn't considered very good.

if you live ... the lap of luxury, you are rich.