Formative Test

Class

• XI.1
• XI.3

Name

1. What is the main reason obesity increases the risk of heart disease?

• a) It reduces blood sugar
• b) It makes the heart work harder
• c) It strengthens blood vessels
• d) It decreases cholesterol levels

2. According to the text, why do some young women try to avoid being too fat?

• a) To prevent diabetes
• b) To maintain physical beauty
• c) To avoid high blood pressure
• d) To stay healthy

3. Which of the following is implied as a possible consequence of obesity?

• a) Lower cholesterol
• b) Better heart function
• c) Increased blood pressure
• d) Lower risk of diabetes

3. Which of the following is implied as a possible consequence of obesity?

• a) Lower cholesterol
• b) Better heart function
• c) Increased blood pressure
• d) Lower risk of diabetes

4. The last sentence suggests that:

• a) Obesity is beneficial for health
• b) Studies about obesity are complete
• c) More research on obesity is needed
• d) Obesity is not a serious problem

7. The text suggests that obesity and cancer rates rose along with fast food’s popularity.

• True
• False

8. According to the passage, the main problem with fast food is its calorie content.

• True
• False

9. Chemical additives in fast food are linked to weight and disease problems.

• True
• False