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Reasons I have heard from adults for disliking not having a school uniform when they were growing up range from their parents’ unfamiliarity with the styles of their adopted country, their parents’ religiosity or simply not knowing how to dress to fit in.
我听到过成年人提到他们小时候没有校服的种种不便的各种原因，包括他们的父母对所居住国家的穿衣风格不熟悉、父母的宗教信仰，或者单纯地不知道如何穿衣才能融入大家等。
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It's probably not surprising that a new study has linked added sugar consumption to an increased risk of heart disease, but a less expected discovery is that those who have an occasional sweet treat appear to be at a reduced risk of cardiovascular problems. Eating a pastry, cake, or chocolate bar every so often may be better for your heart than a 'zero-sugar' diet, according to the research team from Lund University in Sweden. However, this relationship doesn't hold for other types of sugar consumption, like fizzy drinks or sweet toppings.
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The researchers looked at records of 69,705 people in Swedish public health databases. The participants, aged between 45 and 83, were quizzed on their diet and lifestyle in 1997 and 2009, then tracked up to 2019. Sugar intake was grouped into three categories: sugary toppings (like honey), sweet treats (like pastries and sweets), and sweetened beverages (like fizzy drinks). Type of added sugar consumed was then cross-referenced against seven types of cardiovascular diseases, including strokes and heart attacks, with several other risk factors (such as smoking) accounted for.
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The associations varied between sugar type and heart disease type; for example, sweet toppings were linked to an increased risk of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (bulges in blood vessels). Overall though, the lowest risks across all cardiovascular diseases were found in those who limited themselves to a sweet treat every now and again.
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There's a lot to consider when it comes to the different ways in which we get our sugar: what other foods and drinks we have with the sugar, for example, as well as how regularly we include added sugar in our diet. "Liquid sugars, found in sweetened beverages, typically provide less satiety than solid forms – they make you feel less full – potentially leading to overconsumption," says Janzi. "Context also matters – treats are often enjoyed in social settings or special occasions, while sweetened beverages might be consumed more regularly."
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Bear in mind that these findings hint at relationships, rather than proving cause and effect. They also don't factor in other health consequences – like damage to teeth for example – and need to be taken in context with what we already know about sugar.
本文节选自：Psychology Today（今日心理学）
发布时间：2024.12.17
作者：Psychology Today
原文标题：Why Medicine Ignores the Public’s Mental Health Needs
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原句：The associations varied between sugar type and heart disease type; for example, sweet toppings were linked to an increased risk of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (bulges in blood vessels).
结构：The associations varied between X and Y; for example, A was linked to an increased risk of B.
例句：The challenges varied between different learning styles and subjects; for example, failing at math was linked to an increased risk of losing the motivation to study.
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According to a study, which of the following types of sugar consumption is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular problems?
A. Sugary toppings like honey
B. Sweetened beverages like fizzy drinks
C. Occasional sweet treats like pastries and cake
D. All types of added sugar
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全文概括
The research unexpectedly revealed that infrequent consumption of sweet treats (like pastries) was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular problems, unlike sugary drinks or toppings. This correlation, however, doesn't establish direct causality, and other health factors weren't fully considered. The study categorized sugar intake into three groups—sweetened beverages, sweet treats, and sugary toppings—to examine the association with various cardiovascular diseases. Researchers highlight that the context and form of sugar consumption play a significant role, with liquid sugars potentially leading to overconsumption due to lower satiety.
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