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The World Health Organization says the widespread use of sugar in food products and drinks is a major concern in many areas. |
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世界卫生组织表示,糖在食品和饮料中的广泛使用成为很多地区关注的一个重要问题。 |
So WHO officials are calling on governments to require taxes on sugary drinks in an effort to limit their usage and popularity. |
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因此,世卫组织官员呼吁各国政府对含糖饮料征税,以限制其使用和受欢迎程度。 |
The officials believe the taxes also would reduce the risk of health problems resulting from obesity. |
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官员们认为,这种税收也将降低肥胖导致的健康问题的风险。 |
Obesity is a condition in which the body stores large, unhealthy amounts of fat. |
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肥胖是指身体储存了大量不健康脂肪的这样一种病症。 |
Obese individuals are considered overweight. |
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肥胖者被认为超重。 |
A new report says that in 2014 more than one third of the adults in the world were overweight, and 500 million were considered obese. |
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一项新报告称,2014年全球有超过三分之一的成人超重,还有5亿人被归为肥胖。 |