Obesity


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Obesity is one of the most real and serious problems in our society. It is caused by the ingestion of junk food but also by sedentarism and lack of activity and exercise.

In foreign countries this is a big problem because people are used to eat fast food (some people work all day outside and they have to eat in a short period of time) and they don’t do any sport, they lead a sedentary life.

Nowadays this problem also affects Spain. Every day we can watch on TV people that are always at home because they can’t go out and they need help for moving.
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People’s nutritional habits


The purpose of this report is to present the findings of a survey into different people preferences in deciding which is the best diet for them.

The information was gathered from a group of 11 students (7 female and 4 male) aged 18-37 at Mieres’ English School. Interviews were conducted using a written questionnaire and answers analysed for significant similarities and differences.
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Food today

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During the last years we have seen how everything has changed incredibly. Cars, clothes, technology… and also of course our food habits, including the food we eat and how we eat it.

At home:
Some time ago, all meals were tenderly prepared by mum. All members of the family ate at home every day and it was no common going out for dinner. Almost all the food in the cupboard was fresh, and it was really strange seeing junk or frozen food at home.
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