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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #48146 Treating Obesity

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There are ways to prevent and treat obesity, such as lifestyle interventions, where families learn about and participate in healthy habits together. These interventions can help families improve their nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress . However, many families do not have to these interventions, due to various barriers, such as cost, availability, transportation, time, and stigma. These barriers are often unfair and reflect the social and economic in our society. They prevent many families from getting the help they need and deserve. One example of this is the story of a pediatrician a mother find healthy activities for her 10-year-old daughter who had pre-diabetes. The pediatrician faced many challenges and frustrations in finding suitable options for the family, and realized that the system was not working for them. She that there were more resources and opportunities for families like them to learn about health as a family, to play, and to thrive.

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Correct answer: management
Explanation: The term 'management' fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to the process of dealing with or controlling something, in this case, stress. It aligns with the other elements in the list (nutrition, physical activity, sleep) that families can improve through interventions.
Meaning: 'Management' refers to the act of handling or controlling something effectively, which in this context relates to managing stress levels.
Wrong options:
decree: 'Decree' refers to an official order or decision, which does not fit the context of improving personal well-being.
speculation: 'Speculation' involves forming a theory without firm evidence, which is unrelated to the practical actions families can take.
allocation: 'Allocation' means distributing resources or duties, which does not directly relate to the personal aspect of managing stress.
Correct answer: access
Explanation: The word 'access' is appropriate here as it indicates the ability to obtain or make use of something. It fits grammatically and contextually, as families need access to interventions to benefit from them.
Meaning: 'Access' means the ability to approach or use something, in this case, the interventions aimed at preventing and treating obesity.
Wrong options:
attention: 'Attention' refers to the act of focusing on something, which does not relate to the availability of interventions.
solutions: 'Solutions' implies answers to problems, but the context is about the availability of interventions rather than answers.
objections: 'Objections' means expressing disapproval or opposition, which does not fit the context of needing to utilize interventions.
Correct answer: inequalities
Explanation: The term 'inequalities' is suitable as it refers to the disparities present in society that affect access to resources. It fits both grammatically and contextually, highlighting the unfair barriers families face.
Meaning: 'Inequalities' refers to the unequal distribution of resources or opportunities, emphasizing the social and economic disparities in society.
Wrong options:
consistencies: 'Consistencies' refers to the quality of being consistent, which does not relate to the concept of unfair barriers.
requirements: 'Requirements' means necessary conditions, which does not capture the essence of unfair disparities.
hostilities: 'Hostilities' refers to acts of aggression or unfriendliness, which is not relevant to the context of social and economic barriers.
Correct answer: who helped
Explanation: The phrase 'who helped' is grammatically correct as it introduces a relative clause describing the pediatrician. It fits contextually, as it indicates the pediatrician's role in assisting the mother.
Meaning: 'Who helped' indicates that the pediatrician provided assistance, specifically in finding healthy activities for the daughter.
Wrong options:
when helped: 'When helped' is grammatically incorrect as it does not properly introduce the pediatrician's role.
as helping: 'As helping' is not a correct grammatical structure in this context and does not convey the intended meaning.
to be helped: 'To be helped' implies a passive role, which does not accurately describe the pediatrician's active involvement.
Correct answer: wished
Explanation: The word 'wished' fits grammatically and contextually as it expresses a desire for something that is not currently available. It aligns with the sentiment of wanting more resources for families.
Meaning: 'Wished' indicates a longing or desire for something, in this case, more resources and opportunities for families.
Wrong options:
expressed: 'Expressed' suggests stating something, which does not convey the sense of desire that 'wished' does.
worried: 'Worried' implies concern, which does not match the context of wanting more resources.
debated: 'Debated' means discussing a topic, which does not fit the context of expressing a desire for resources.

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