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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #48146 Treating Obesity
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Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choices will appear. Select the appropriate choice for each blank.
There  are  ways  to  prevent  and  treat  obesity,  such  as  lifestyle  interventions,  where  families  learn  about  and  participate  in  healthy  habits  together.  These  interventions  can  help  families  improve  their  nutrition,  physical  activity,  sleep,  and  stress  .  However,  many  families  do  not  have    to  these  interventions,  due  to  various  barriers,  such  as  cost,  availability,  transportation,  time,  and  stigma.  These  barriers  are  often  unfair  and  reflect  the  social  and  economic    in  our  society.  They  prevent  many  families  from  getting  the  help  they  need  and  deserve.  One  example  of  this  is  the  story  of  a  pediatrician    a  mother  find  healthy  activities  for  her  10-year-old  daughter  who  had  pre-diabetes.  The  pediatrician  faced  many  challenges  and  frustrations  in  finding  suitable  options  for  the  family,  and  realized  that  the  system  was  not  working  for  them.  She    that  there  were  more  resources  and  opportunities  for  families  like  them  to  learn  about  health  as  a  family,  to  play,  and  to  thrive.    

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Correct answer: management

Explanation: The term 'management' fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to the process of dealing with or controlling something, in this case, stress. It aligns with the other elements in the list (nutrition, physical activity, sleep) that families can improve through interventions.

Meaning: 'Management' refers to the act of handling or controlling something effectively, which in this context relates to managing stress levels.

Wrong options:

  • decree: 'Decree' refers to an official order or decision, which does not fit the context of improving personal well-being.
  • speculation: 'Speculation' involves forming a theory without firm evidence, which is unrelated to the practical actions families can take.
  • allocation: 'Allocation' means distributing resources or duties, which does not directly relate to the personal aspect of managing stress.
Correct answer: access

Explanation: The word 'access' is appropriate here as it indicates the ability to obtain or make use of something. It fits grammatically and contextually, as families need access to interventions to benefit from them.

Meaning: 'Access' means the ability to approach or use something, in this case, the interventions aimed at preventing and treating obesity.

Wrong options:

  • attention: 'Attention' refers to the act of focusing on something, which does not relate to the availability of interventions.
  • solutions: 'Solutions' implies answers to problems, but the context is about the availability of interventions rather than answers.
  • objections: 'Objections' means expressing disapproval or opposition, which does not fit the context of needing to utilize interventions.
Correct answer: inequalities

Explanation: The term 'inequalities' is suitable as it refers to the disparities present in society that affect access to resources. It fits both grammatically and contextually, highlighting the unfair barriers families face.

Meaning: 'Inequalities' refers to the unequal distribution of resources or opportunities, emphasizing the social and economic disparities in society.

Wrong options:

  • consistencies: 'Consistencies' refers to the quality of being consistent, which does not relate to the concept of unfair barriers.
  • requirements: 'Requirements' means necessary conditions, which does not capture the essence of unfair disparities.
  • hostilities: 'Hostilities' refers to acts of aggression or unfriendliness, which is not relevant to the context of social and economic barriers.
Correct answer: who helped

Explanation: The phrase 'who helped' is grammatically correct as it introduces a relative clause describing the pediatrician. It fits contextually, as it indicates the pediatrician's role in assisting the mother.

Meaning: 'Who helped' indicates that the pediatrician provided assistance, specifically in finding healthy activities for the daughter.

Wrong options:

  • when helped: 'When helped' is grammatically incorrect as it does not properly introduce the pediatrician's role.
  • as helping: 'As helping' is not a correct grammatical structure in this context and does not convey the intended meaning.
  • to be helped: 'To be helped' implies a passive role, which does not accurately describe the pediatrician's active involvement.
Correct answer: wished

Explanation: The word 'wished' fits grammatically and contextually as it expresses a desire for something that is not currently available. It aligns with the sentiment of wanting more resources for families.

Meaning: 'Wished' indicates a longing or desire for something, in this case, more resources and opportunities for families.

Wrong options:

  • expressed: 'Expressed' suggests stating something, which does not convey the sense of desire that 'wished' does.
  • worried: 'Worried' implies concern, which does not match the context of wanting more resources.
  • debated: 'Debated' means discussing a topic, which does not fit the context of expressing a desire for resources.

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