Question

Which two of these options would be realistic responses for readers of this extract? Be a healthy weight Eating a healthy, balanced diet plays an essential role in maintaining a healthy weight, which is an important part of overall good health. Being overweight or obese can lead to health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, heart disease and stroke. Being underweight could also affect your health. Check whether you're a healthy weight by using our Healthy weight calculator. Physical activity can help you to maintain weight loss or be a healthy weight. Being active doesn't have to mean hours at the gym: you can find ways to fit more activity into your daily life. For example, try getting off the bus one stop early on the way home from work, and walking. Being physically active may help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. For more ideas, see Get Active Your Way.

Answer 1

Answer:

B.  Being overweight or obese can lead to health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, heart disease, and stroke.

C. Being underweight could also affect your health.

Explanation:

In the excerpt, the writer focuses on the importance of physical activity in maintaining a healthy weight. Being underweight or overweight could both be classified as unhealthy weight. So, the excerpt shows that lack of exercise could lead to obesity which could lead to health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, heart disease, and stroke. Being underweight could also affect your health because it is not a healthy weight.

To maintain a healthy weight, the writer encourages the reader to use his healthy weight calculator. Physical activity, as simple as walking home from work would also be helpful.