New Fat Fighting Jab From USA

New Fat Fighting Jab From USA

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The video discusses the ongoing battle against obesity in the UK and the potential of a new vaccine as a quick fix solution. While some people prefer traditional methods like exercise and healthy eating, researchers in South Dakota have tested a vaccine on mice, resulting in significant weight loss. The vaccine works by targeting a hormone that suppresses metabolism-boosting growth hormones. Despite promising results, further tests on animals are needed before human trials. Obesity remains a growing issue in the UK, with predictions of increasing rates in the coming years.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of those who oppose using an injection to combat obesity?

It encourages unhealthy eating habits.

It is not proven to be effective.

It may cause severe side effects.

It is too expensive.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the obesity vaccine work according to the research?

It replaces unhealthy cells with healthy ones.

It directly burns fat cells in the body.

It suppresses a hormone that slows metabolism.

It increases appetite to boost metabolism.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of the vaccine test on mice?

A 20% decrease in body weight.

A 10% decrease in body weight.

No change in body weight.

A 5% increase in body weight.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next step for the obesity vaccine before it can be tested on humans?

Approval from the government.

Immediate human trials.

Further tests on dogs and pigs.

A larger study on mice.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does recent research in The Lancet journal suggest about obesity in the UK?

The vaccine will solve the obesity problem.

Obesity is no longer a major health issue.

Half of the population could be obese in 20 years.

Obesity rates are decreasing.