"Those fatties sure love their food" was a comment I overheard in a restaurant last week from a women sitting behind me as she glanced over to a table with an overweight family.

In fact, many of my overweight patients do not love their food... I think some of them hate their food. Here are the other 3 reasons why people may get fat.

Genes and Family History 

Unfortunately, you can get more from your dad than his great sense of style -- you can inherit being overweight. Your chances of being overweight are greater if one or both of your parents are overweight. Genetic factors can determine how your body rations fat or thin. 

Medicines

Modern medicine is astonishing and can extend lives and greatly increase quality of life.However, Some medicines can impact your weight. 

Sleep Deprivation

Studies show there is a proven connection between weight and lack of sleep. People tell me they have tried everything to lose weight. I say, "Have you tried sleeping the pounds off?" With most Americans only getting 6 hours of sleep per night, this option is one thing you can do tonight to kick start your expedition to becoming healthy.

Fortunately, many of these obstacles you can overcome. Don't go quietly -- take action today for your survival tomorrow.

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1.How many reasons does the passage mention?

A 1

B 2

C 3

D 4

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据文章三个小点可知。

2.If your parents are overweight, you may be overweight. _____can determine your shape.

A Genes

B Medicines

C Food

D Sleep

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据文章第三段第三句“Genetic factors can determine how your body rations fat or thin. "可知。

3.What’s the best title for the passage?

A Three reasons why you are fat

B Genes determine how fat you are

C Never give up

D How to keep healthy

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后一句“Here are the other 3 reasons why people may get fat.” 可知。

4.What does the underlined word “inherit” mean in Chinese?

A 继承

B 烦恼

C 感悟

D 体会

解析：选A。A 词义猜测题。根据第三段第二句“Your chances of being overweight are greater if one or both of your parents are overweight”可知。

5.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A Medicine can make your life longer but some of them can impact your weight.

B The more you sleep, the thinner you are.

C 6 hours of sleep per night is enough.

D Food is not the only reason for you to get fat.

解析：选C。C 推理判断题。根据文章第五段第最后一句“With most Americans only getting 6 hours of sleep per night, this option is one thing you can do tonight to kick start your expedition to becoming healthy .” 可知。