Reading Comprehensions

"Obesity is a big health problem in the U.S. About 40% of adults are very overweight." Someone who is obese _________.

• is healthy

• weighs too much

• needs to eat more

"What causes the obesity problem? There are different factors." A factor is ___________.

• a cause

• an ingredient

• a result

"Restaurants serve big portions, so people eat more than they need."
A portion is _______________.

• 1. a serving of food

• 1. a meal in a restaurant

• 1. unhealthy food

What is the main idea of the article?

• 1. Americans eat too much food.

• 1. There are many reasons for obesity.

• 1. People eat only when they are hungry.

Complete the sentence.

People today don't get enough exercise because _______________.

• 1. they have become lazier

• 1. they spend most of their time at work

• 1. they order things online and they drive to restaurants

Complete the sentence.

Children today are less active because ____________.

• 1. they have too much homework

• 1. they eat too much

• 1. they watch TV or play video games

Complete the sentence.

People are stressed because __________.

• they eat unhealthy foods

• they work too much

• they are overweight

Complete the sentence.

People often eat too much when they are _________.

• at home

• stressed and tired

• at work

Complete the sentence.

Processed food is ______________.

• easy to make

• high in fiber

• healthy

Complete the sentence.

In the U.S., _____ of children are obese

• different factors

• 40%

• obesity problem

• 19%