英语六级阅读练习及答案3资料.docVIP

2014年英语六级阅读练习及答案(17) 　　The Look Younger Diet 　　Is the Fountain of Youth a myth? Not entirely, many experts in nutrition now believe, Age fast, or age slow—its up to you. declares Dr. Kenneth Cooper, president and founder of the Aerobics Center in Dallas. Jeffrey Blumberg, associate director of the U. S. Department of Agricultures Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston, agrees, Research shows that many so-called age-related declines in physiological function seem to have less to do with aging than with environmental factors like diet and exercise. 　　Obesity (过度肥胖 ) is one of the leading causes of accelerated aging, according to Cooper, If you lose weight, stop smoking, and exercise, he says, you can slow the aging process—and make dramatic changes in your looks in a relatively short period of time. 　　A 37-year-old sales director for a Boston computer-distribution company is a prime example. Over six feet tall, he had been considerably overweight most of his like. Then he began to worry that his appearance could be hurting his career. I got tired of people thinking I was the same age as my brother, whos nearly nine years older, he says, When youre fat, people in the business world assume youre out of control. 　　Determined to change, the sales director entered a hospital-based diet program and dropped over 70 pounds. I feel—and look—ten years younger. he says. At 82, Clarice R. Mc Williams, a retired business owner in Dallas, has the appearance, skin tone (肤色) and mental agility of someone many years younger. Most people think Im in my 60s. she boasts. Mc Williams admits genes play some role in the way she looks, but believes diet is an important factor. It doesnt matter how good the genes are if you dont eat properly and take care of yourself, she says. If you want to look good, get plenty of rest, exercise every day, eat mostly raw fruits and vegetables—and quit worrying. 　　Says Blumberg, Theres certainly a link between good nu