Fatty foods, or junk foods as they are popularly known as, are increasingly popular among Asia’s fast-food generation.
Dr. Chang, director of the Department of Food Nutrition, says children are consuming more meat and soft drinks. That is a complete departure (背高) from the traditional diet of vegetables, rice and a little meat. “They like big pieces of fried meat with a soft drink. So although they may eat the same amount of food, their calorie intake has increased. Now about 40 to 45 percent of their calories come from fat, says Chang.
Although on the whole Asians tend towards thinness, culture, namely Asians’ hospitality, is a reason for the fatness of today’s generation, according to Chang. “Asian people love food,” she says. “Eating and drinking have important social functions.” In the past, however, big meals were only hosted on special occasions as people were more careful with money. In the age of increasing wealth and remarkable consumption, ten-course meals are no longer reserved for significant occasions.
In the past people had four or more children --- now, they have only one or two, so they tend to spoil the kids, says Chang ”The easiest way is to give them ‘quality food.’ Parents think feeding them well is showing their love. They feel bad when their children look thin.”
When describing the physical condition of most overweight Asian children, Chang says, ‘There is a clear relationship between fatness and indoor play. Children get fat because they don’t move, and eventually, they don’t want to move because they are too fat.
Due to technology, a growing army of children prefer video games to outdoor sports. “What do children do when watching TV or playing computer games? They eat chocolate and drink Coke,” says Chang
12. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Asian people tend to save more money. |
B.Asian children depart from their diet tradition. |
C.Asian children eat big meals on more occasions |
D.Culture contributes to the fatness of Asian children. |
13. According to this passage, the “quality food” some parents give their children is actually ________.
A.healthy food | B.qualified food | C.delicious food | D.high-calorie food |
14. Some parents feel bad when their children look thin because ________..
A.their children don’t love eating and drink |
B.their children don’t have a good physical condition |
C.they feel that they are not taking good care of their children |
D.they feel that they are not wealthy enough to afford “quality food” |
15. The purpose of this article is to ________.
A.compare the traditional Asian diet with today’s diet of Asian children |
B.find reasons for increasing food consumption of Asian people |
C.explain why many Asian children are overweight nowadays |
D.prove the relationship between fatness and indoor play |