Obesity
“Obesity rates have risen over the years, and so have the myths and misconceptions about the disease. There’s still a lot we don’t know about the cause or the best way of managing obesity, but we do know a lot more than we used to’”
Jacquelyn Cafasso
As a third-year student in Psychology, you have been asked to explore a number of documents on the subject. Your goal is to explain the causes and consequences of young people's eating habits. You will then defend your point of view in a debate about the different food options on campus.
- Listening 1: Parents Slow to Recognize Obese Children (Lee Heath)
- Listening 2: Fast food pushing up US obesity (Al Jazeera English)
- Reading 1: Psychology Today : Obesity (Psychology Today)
- Reading 2: 5 Myths and Facts about Obesity (Healthline)
- Writing & Speaking - Article 1 : New Study Shows Vending Machine Laws Yield Positive Health Results in Schools
- Writing & Speaking - Article 2 : Vending Machines in Schools Promote Childhood Obesity
- Writing & Speaking - Article 3 : 5 New Realities to Know About College Hunger