Many of us want to keep thin and healthy. But do you really know how? Here are some new studies that may help you lose weight (体重) more easily. They show that sleeping may help lose weight, but eating less may not!

Less sleep, fatter legs and arms

People without enough sleep are fatter, according to a new study from Nutrients. Scientists divided (分类) sleep time into three types: short sleep (less than 7 hours a day), normal sleep (7 to 9 hours), and long sleep (more than 9 hours). Then they studied 9,412 people from the US. Results show that, compared with (相比于) normal sleepers, short sleepers have more fat on their legs and arms!

Dinner is important

Many people don’t eat dinner to lose weight. But scientists at Osaka University, Japan, said this might not be the answer. They did a study with 20,000 university students. Then they found that if people don’t eat dinner, it’s easier for them to put on weight. One reason, scientists said, might be that people without dinner are hungrier, so they eat more during the day.

Keep away from mukbang (吃播)

If you want to lose weight, stop watching mukbang! In a new study, scientists asked people to watch a cooking or nature television show. They found that those who watched the cooking program ate more chocolate, compared to the nature program. Scientists said that by looking at delicious food, people will get more ghrelin (胃饥饿素) in their blood (血液) . This gives people a stronger appetite (胃口) and they will then eat more.

【小题1】If you are a short sleeper, you may ________.

A．gain much weight in a short time	B．have more fat on your legs and arms
C．lose a lot of muscles and strength	D．become fatter and fatter in the long run

【小题2】According to the Japanese study, which is the wrong way to lose weight?

A．Sleeping less.	B．Having snacks.
C．Stopping eating dinner.	D．Watching mukbang.

【小题3】What is the problem with watching mukbang?

A．You may eat too much without realizing it.

B．You will get less ghrelin in your blood.

C．You will become healthier and stronger.

D．You will not stop eating until the show is finished.

【小题4】What is probably a good way to lose weight?

A．Sleeping for at least 7 hours every day.	B．Skipping dinner from time to time.
C．Watching a cooking television show.	D．Stopping eating any delicious food.