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X causes Y * X 导致 Y
◆Childhood obesity can cause / lead to long-term health problems.儿童肥胖可能导致长期的健康问题。
◆Changes in lifestyle and diet over the last twenty years have caused / led to / resulted in a sharp increase in childhood obesity.过去二十年生活方式及饮食的变化导致肥胖儿童数量急剧上升。
◆Several factors, including changes in diet and lifestyle, have contributed to the increase in childhood obesity.包括饮食及生活方式变化在内的多个因素促使肥胖儿童数量增加。
◆Research suggests that fast food and soft drinks directly contribute to childhood obesity.研究表明快餐和软饮料会直接导致儿童肥胖。
◆Genetics, lifestyle and diet are all important factors in cases of childhood obesity.基因、生活方式和饮食都是造成儿童肥胖的重要因素。
◆Even small changes in lifestyle and diet can bring about significant weight loss.甚至生活方式及饮食的细微变化都可能带来明显的体重下降。
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