A residential summer weight-loss camp improved fat children’s health, a study about fat children’s health reports. A Saint Louis University physician found the camp improved children’s weight，body mass index (身体质量指数），physical fitness and blood pressure.
"When a child can communicate with others struggling with the same problem, it helps support his weight-loss effort, and he is more likely to improve both physically and psychologically,"said Nadim Kanafani, M. D．, corresponding author and assistant professor of pediatrics (小儿科）at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
According to Kanafani, fat children struggle with their body's awkwardness in running, jumping and playing,which causes them to stop taking part in these physical activities and make unhealthy lifestyle choices. This can be changed when fat children are placed together to focus on losing weight and improving physical fitness.
Kanafani tracked fat 10- to 18-year-old adolescents who attended a weight-loss camp.They took part in physical activities and group educational self-esteem(自尊).During their stay,the kids ate three balanced meals and two snacks per day prepared under the supervision of a nutritionist.
The results showed an average weight loss of more than eight pounds and average reduction in the BMI score of three points. Besides, participants’ blood pressure dropped significantly and fitness levels improved.
The weight-loss camp in the study, Camp Jump Start, used a number of proven techniques to achieve modification of diet habits, increase physical activities and provide social support for participants. These methods resulted in health benefits as well as significant increases in self-esteem. Camp founder Jean Huelsing, who is a nurse, is the lead author on the paper.
1. The summer weight-loss camp improved the following EXCEPT____________.| A．children's height | B．body mass index |
| C．physical fitness | D．blood pressure |
| A．The guides' encouragement. |
| B．Their parents' help. |
| C．Their own plans to lose weight. |
| D．Their communication with others with the same problem. |
| A．1 to 5 years old. |
| B．6 lo 10 years old. |
| C．8 to 12 years old. |
| D．10 to 18 years old. |
| A．nature | B．limit |
| C．change | D．success |
| A．Weight loss is the key to kids' mental health. |
| B．Focusing on lifestyle changes is the key to kids' health. |
| C．Obese and overweight children underestimate(低估）true weight. |
| D．A summer weight-loss camp helps improve obese children’s health. |
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SUMMER OPENING HOURS
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| Age | General Admission |
| Youth(3-17) | $20 |
| Adults(18-64) | $25 |
| Seniors(65+) | $22 |
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1. How much should a middle-aged parent with a 15-year-old teenager pay if they buy the tickets in advance?| A．$33. 6 |
| B．$45 |
| C．$36 |
| D．$37. 6 |
| A．Try its best to earn money by selling its tickets. |
| B．Provide the public with some useful and practical suggestions. |
| C．Help every child to improve their scores in the exams. |
| D．Make people have a desire for discovery and critical thinking. |
| A．A travel brochure. |
| B．An institution website. |
| C．A science report. |
| D．A product advertisement. |
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| 1.Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands. This coral island in the Pacific Ocean, site of nuclear weapons tests decades ago, is now brilliantly beautiful and the deserted white-sand beaches are lined with coconut palms and scattered with seashells. The island is a reminder of the redemptive(救赎的) power of time and nature. |  |
| 2.Potosi, Bolivia. No city in Latin America is more beautiful than Potosi, Bolivia, where Europeans discovered a huge silver mountain centuries ago. Tourists can descend(下降) the silver mines to experience extremely hot and dusty tunnels, talk to the miners, get a glimpse of life image for Bolivians there and have new empathy for the miners. |  |
| 3.Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Maybe our family start at Victoria Falls, which wets you with spray, making Niagara Falls a backyard stream. Then we rent a car and make our way to Hwange National Park, empty of people but crowded with various animals. Zimbabwe has fewer tourists than South Africa, and there’s less crime as well. |  |
| 4.Amritsar, India. The Golden Temple, Sikhism’s holiest shrine(神殿), is a delightful place to contemplate the draw of faith. A four-century-old temple set in a lake attracts Sikhs(锡克教徒) worldwide. Walking the circuit of the lake, with your head covered, and putting up in temple buildings can be a full experience. |  |
1. If you want to experience the hardship of the miners, you should choose to visit .
| A．Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands | B．Potosi, Bolivia |
| C．Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | D．Amritsar, India |
| A．it is famous for its natural scenery | B．it is in the Pacific Ocean |
| C．it is well-known for its silver mines | D．it is related to religion |
| A．Victoria Falls are in Hwange National Park |
| B．The Golden Temple is a holy place for Sikhs |
| C．Tourists can have new empathy for silver miners in Potosi |
| D．Tourists can enjoy themselves on white-sand beaches in Bikini Atoll |
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1. What is Goldster mainly intended to do?| A．To enrich the lifestyle of the elderly. |
| B．To provide solutions to ageing challenges. |
| C．To promote healthy ageing in a scientific way. |
| D．To create a positive community for ageing people. |
| A．They can all be accessed free of charge via Zoom. |
| B．They are scientifically designed for people of all ages. |
| C．They range from fitness classes to brain-training classes. |
| D．They can be registered online with payment details needed. |
| A．Art and literature. | B．Health and lifestyle. |
| C．Sports and fitness. | D．School and education. |
