[C+] Eating Less for a Longer Life

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rodents

['rohd-nt ]

noun

- any of various small mammals with large, sharp front teeth, such as mice and rats.

They expect to catch rodents, mostly mice.

primate

[ 'prahy-meyt ]

noun

- a member of the most developed and intelligent group of mammals, including humans, monkeys, and apes.

The woolly spider monkey is the largest primate in the Americas.

underfed

[ uhn-der-fed ]

adjective

- not having had enough food to eat

A lot of the elephants are underfed and overworked, and they become very thin.

infertility

[in-fr-'ti-luh-tee]

noun

- the fact of being unable to have babies, produce young, or produce new plants

After struggling with infertility, she has had three beautiful children.

cholesterol

[ kuh-'les-tuh-rohl,rawl ]

noun

- a substance containing a lot of fat that is found in the body tissue and blood of all animals, thought to be part of the cause of heart disease if there is too much of it.

Meat, fish, eggs, butter, cheese, and milk all have cholesterol in them.

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Direction: Read the passage aloud. Then, read it silently.

Eat less

COMPREHENSION CHECK 🧠 A. Directions: Identify if the statements are TRUE of FALSE. If the statement is FALSE, provide the correct answer.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

The CR dietary plan is more focused on losing weight than on living longer.
Long-term studies have proven that CR lengthens one's lifespan.
Lab animals that are underfed tend to live healthier and longer.
A study published in 2007 showed that CR diet combined with exercise can result in burning more calories.
People on CR diets often don't feel hungry and have no obsession with food.

B. Direction: Answer the following questions based on the article.

What are some benefits of calorie restriction in rats and primates according to research studies?
What are the potential benefits and risks of a CR diet?
What are some possible negative effects of following a CR (calorie restriction) diet for weight loss?
What are some foods that are usually reduced of cut out of the CR diet?
What did one study show about those who followed a CR diet for one year compared to those who lost weight through exercise alone?

C. Direction: Match the words in column A with their synonyms in column B.

A	B
1. generate	a. capacity
2. sufficient	b. produce
3. numerous	c. enough
4. ability	d. captivate
5. attract	e. myriad