北大“减肥课”爆火：学生最多减重30斤，什么方法这么绝？（讲解版）｜E0415

▍原文
A selective course offered by Peking University in Beijing aims to help one-third of the students lose over 5 percent of their weight.

The course is designed for overweight students whose Body Mass Index exceeds 25 kg/m2. The faculty team provides instruction on dietary nutrition and fitness knowledge and skills.

Engaging in activities such as rock climbing and running, half of the students have reportedly reduced their waist circumference by more than 5 centimeters.

▍语言点
1. selective /sɪˈlektɪv/ adj. 选择性的，有选择的
2. aim to do something 旨在做某事
3. Body Mass Index 身体质量指数 (简称：BMI，衡量人体胖瘦以及健康程度的指标)
4. exceed /ɪkˈsiːd/ vt. 超过，超出
· exceed one's expectation 超出某人预期
5. dietary nutrition 膳食营养
6. waist circumference 腰围
7. reduce ... by 缩小了多少
· reduce ... to 缩小到多少

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