Notes：
overweight 太りすぎ
bad eating habits 悪い食習慣
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Weight gain is becoming a major problem throughout modern society. At least 60% of America’s adult population is now considered overweight. Unfortunately this percentage has only increased over the last four decades. Other countries like Australia and England are also heading in the same direction. Why? The main reasons seem to be a lack of exercise, bad eating habits, stress and overeating. Although overeating is a major cause of health problems, under eating, which refers to not eating enough, could also shorten your life! So balance really is important!  (by Prof. Wendy Tada)
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Notes:
organic vegetables 有機野菜（農薬を使わないで育てた野菜）
preservatives 防腐剤
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Do you like dogs and cats? Do you have a pet? Some people treat their pet like it is a member of the family. For example, they buy birthday cakes made with strawberries, blueberries, eggs and sour cream. Each cake, which costs 2000 yen, includes a message from the owner. Some owners even take their pets to a special, expensive restaurant. The pets eat a dinner that includes organic vegetables, grilled hamburgers, and apple pie with fresh cream. It sounds delicious, even for us. But, the food doesn’t have salt, sugar, or preservatives, so we probably wouldn’t like it. Some owners think cakes and special dinners are reasonable if they make their pets happy. But don’t you wonder: can dogs read? Do they understand what a birthday is? Do they appreciate the expense of organic vegetables? (by Prof. Carmella Lieske)
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