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true, - if it is false1) People who spend most of their free time watching TV have a low risk fordeveloping health problems.
2) According to the author, the results of the study were unique andpreviously unknown.
3) Squeezing in an hour at the gym can counteract the effect of motionlesssitting.
4) Children who watch a lot of television may have high blood pressure,even if they are thin and active.
5) If you cut your TV watching time in half, you burn more calories thansomeone who does not.
6) Other casual activities, like reading books, are just as damaging aswatching TV.
7) In the US and Britain, people spent 30 minutes on average watching TV.
8) Adults who watch less TV eat less.
9) Eating a healthy diet can counteract the effects of a sedentary life.
10) Spending two or more leisur hours in front of a screen doubles one'srisk of a heart attack.
Ответы
1) - (false) People who spend most of their free time watching TV have a low risk for developing health problems. (Watching TV for extended periods is generally associated with a sedentary lifestyle, which can contribute to various health problems.)
2) - (false) According to the author, the results of the study were unique and previously unknown. (The statement does not provide any information about the author or the study.)
3) + (true) Squeezing in an hour at the gym can counteract the effect of motionless sitting. (Engaging in physical activity, such as going to the gym, can help counteract the negative effects of prolonged sitting.)
4) + (true) Children who watch a lot of television may have high blood pressure, even if they are thin and active. (Excessive television viewing in children has been associated with various health issues, including high blood pressure.)
5) + (true) If you cut your TV watching time in half, you burn more calories than someone who does not. (Reducing sedentary activities like watching TV can lead to increased calorie expenditure.)
6) - (false) Other casual activities, like reading books, are just as damaging as watching TV. (Reading books is generally considered a more mentally engaging and less sedentary activity compared to watching TV.)
7) - (false) In the US and Britain, people spent 30 minutes on average watching TV. (The statement does not provide accurate information on the average TV-watching time in the US and Britain.)
8) + (true) Adults who watch less TV eat less. (Reducing TV time can lead to decreased snacking or mindless eating, which may result in consuming fewer calories.)
9) + (true) Eating a healthy diet can counteract the effects of a sedentary life. (A healthy diet can help mitigate some of the negative effects associated with a sedentary lifestyle.)
10) + (true) Spending two or more leisure hours in front of a screen doubles one's risk of a heart attack. (Prolonged screen time, especially when sedentary, has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular issues, including heart attacks.)