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New research suggests that people's genes are key
to helping them stay slim. A study from Cambridge
University in the U.K. discovered that thin people

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overweight. Researcher Sadaf Farooqi, professor of

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The study is published in the journal PLOS Genetics.
The researchers said they undertook the study to
find out why so many people struggle with their

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the South Pacific island of Nauru are overweight.

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who are struggling with their weight. She said: "It's

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far more complex." She added: "Healthy, thin

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being overweight and not because they are morally

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Chat

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True / False

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True / False

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Synonym Match

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Discussion A

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Phrase Match

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Discussion B

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c) Why do people 'rush' to criticize people who are overweight?

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d) Should we all be vegetarian to be a healthier weight?

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Discussion B

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g) What are your experiences of dieting?

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h) What questions would you like to ask the researchers?

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Role Play

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Role Play

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 Speaking – DNA
Rank these with your partner. Put the DNA you would like to change at the
top. Change partners often and share your rankings.

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Writing

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