VOA慢速英语: 身体健康的孩子，在学校表现的更出色
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Physically Fit Children Do Better in School
By Anna Matteo
07 October, 2014
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Report.
Overweight.
Out-of-shape.
Fat.
Whatever you want to call it, many studies show that children around the world are becoming less active and less physically fit. The result is an increase in obesity, the condition of being severe overweight, also diabetes and other diseases.
It is a major concern for public health officials. And it may be that fitness levels affect more than physical health. For students, it may also affect test scores.
VOA's Carol Pearson was in Redondo Beach, California, recently with more than 700 children. They were walking to school with parents and, in some cases, even their dogs. The students do this once a week. The children may not know it but they walk to help reduce childhood obesity. It is also meant to increase their activity, or fitness, level.
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In this 2007 file photo, fitness expert Jose Ortiz helps train overweight boys on stationary bikes in Puerto Rico. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley) |
"It's a good way to get the kids exercising in the morning."
For the kids, it's just fun.
"I like walking to school with my friends."
"One of my friend's name is Elissa. And we talk about a lot of things at school. We talk about how hard our homework is and all of the fun activities we're doing."
A study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that most American children are physically unfit. But, children in other countries also face this problem.
Health officials across the world are concerned about rising rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes in children as young as eight. This kind of diabetes is directly related to poor diet and lack of physical activity.
Kids need an hour of exercise daily
The World Health Organization advises that children between the ages of five and 17 get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. The activity should be moderate to very energetic, or vigorous.
Studies on children and exercise show that fitness is good for more than just physical health.
A U.S. Institute of Medicine study shows that physical activity helps students with their studies. Harold Kohl led the study. He is a professor of epidemiology at the University of Texas. He researches how diseases spread among populations.
"The evidence is really emerging in the last five or six years. Both cognitive studies, as well as brain imaging studies and others, show the acute effects of a bout or two physical activity on blood perfusion in the brain. [It is] in the center that really help children learn, recall things faster, think faster and actually are more likely to achieve their full academic potential compared to children who are not physically active."
A University of Illinois study shows similar results. Professor Charles Hillman talked to VOA on Skype.
Mr. Hillman says children in his study who had physical activity on a usual basis improved in school. He also says children learn best if physical activity is included during class or before.
And that's the Health Report.
I'm Anna Matteo.
VOA's Carol Pearson reported this story. Anna Matteo wrote it for Learning English. Caty Weaver edited it.
Words in this Story
obesity - n. a condition where you have too much fat stored in the body
active - adj. (of a person) engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.
activity - n. something that is done for pleasure and that usually involves a group of people
fitness - n. the quality or state of being fit or healthy
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Physically Fit Children Do Better in School
身体健康的孩子，在学校表现更出色
By Anna Matteo
安娜·马特奥
07 October, 2014
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Report.
来自VOA英语学习网，这是篇健康报道。
Overweight. 超重
Out-of-shape. 身材走样
Fat. 肥胖
Whatever you want to call it, many studies show that children around the world are becoming less active and less physically fit. The result is an increase in obesity, the condition of being severe overweight, also diabetes and other diseases.
不管你怎么称呼肥胖，许多研究表明世界各地的孩子运动减少，身体健康状况下降。结果是肥胖人群的增加，过分超重人数增长，糖尿病患者增多，还有其他疾病。
It is a major concern for public health officials. And it may be that fitness levels affect more than physical health. For students, it may also affect test scores.
肥胖卫生部门官员关心的主要问题。健康水平不只影响身体，对学生来说，也许还会影响测试成绩。
VOA's Carol Pearson was in Redondo Beach, California, recently with more than 700 children. They were walking to school with parents and, in some cases, even their dogs. The students do this once a week. The children may not know it but they walk to help reduce childhood obesity. It is also meant to increase their activity, or fitness, level.
VOA的卡罗·皮尔森，在加利福尼亚州的雷东多海滩，近来跟700多名孩子一起步行，孩子和家长一起步行去学校。有时候会跟他们的狗狗一起。学生每周进行一次这样的活动。孩子们也许不知道，他们步行确实帮助减少孩童时期的肥胖。同时，也意味着增加他们的活动量，或者说提升健康水平。
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In this 2007 file photo, fitness expert Jose Ortiz helps train overweight boys on stationary bikes in Puerto Rico. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley) 这张2007年的照片是健身专家 Jose Ortiz帮助超重的男孩子在波多黎各的固定自行车上进行训练。(美联社照片/布伦南·琳斯利) |
"It's a good way to get the kids exercising in the morning."
For the kids, it's just fun.
"I like walking to school with my friends."
“这是一种让孩子早晨锻炼的不错的方式。”对孩子来说，只是觉得有趣。“我喜欢跟朋友一起步行去学校。”
"One of my friend's name is Elissa. And we talk about a lot of things at school. We talk about how hard our homework is and all of the fun activities we're doing."
“其中我的一个朋友叫艾丽莎，在学校，我们谈论很多事情：谈论作业有多难以及在学校做的有趣的活动。”
A study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that most American children are physically unfit. But, children in other countries also face this problem.
美国疾病控制和预防中心的一项调查研究表明：大多数美国孩子身体处于亚健康。但是，其他国家的孩子也面临着同样的问题。
Health officials across the world are concerned about rising rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes in children as young as eight. This kind of diabetes is directly related to poor diet and lack of physical activity.
世界各地的卫生部官员都非常关心不断增长的肥胖率，患二型糖尿病的孩子最小年纪已低至8岁。这种糖尿病直接跟不良饮食习惯和缺乏体育活动锻炼有关。
Kids need an hour of exercise daily
孩子每天需要一个小时的锻炼
The World Health Organization advises that children between the ages of five and 17 get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. The activity should be moderate to very energetic, or vigorous.
世界卫生组织建议5-17岁的孩子，每天需要至少60分钟的体育活动。活动应该适中，不要做太剧烈的运动。
Studies on children and exercise show that fitness is good for more than just physical health.
关于孩子和运动的研究标明：身体素质良好不仅仅事关身体健康。
A U.S. Institute of Medicine study shows that physical activity helps students with their studies. Harold Kohl led the study. He is a professor of epidemiology at the University of Texas. He researches how diseases spread among populations.
美国医学研究所的研究标明体育活动有助于学生的学习。哈罗德·科尔主导了这项研究，他是德克萨斯大学的流行病学的教授。他研究疾病如何在人群中传播。
"The evidence is really emerging in the last five or six years. Both cognitive studies, as well as brain imaging studies and others, show the acute effects of a bout or two physical activity on blood perfusion in the brain. [It is] in the center that really help children learn, recall things faster, think faster and actually are more likely to achieve their full academic potential compared to children who are not physically active."
“最近的五六年里，证据确实显现出来。认知研究和脑成像研究以及其他一些研究标明：一两次的体育活动会对大脑中血液灌流有重要影响。正是这个大脑活动中心帮助孩子学习，记忆更快，思维更敏捷，比那些不做体育活动的孩子更能发挥学习潜力。”
A University of Illinois study shows similar results. Professor Charles Hillman talked to VOA on Skype.
伊利诺斯大学的研究也有类似结果。查尔斯·赫尔曼教授在Skype 网络电话上对VOA如是说。
Mr. Hillman says children in his study who had physical activity on a usual basis improved in school. He also says children learn best if physical activity is included during class or before.
赫尔曼教授说在他研究里，孩子平日进行体育活动，在学校学习不断取得进步。他还说如果课间或者课前孩子进行了体育活动，在课堂上学习效果最好。
And that's the Health Report.
这是健康报道。
I'm Anna Matteo.
我是安娜·马特奥。
VOA's Carol Pearson reported this story. Anna Matteo wrote it for Learning English. Caty Weaver edited it.
VOA的卡罗·皮尔森报道了这一新闻，安娜·马特奥为英语学习编写，凯蒂·维弗编辑。
