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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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85 words
- Many older adults lose muscle strength as they age.
- Losing strength can cause falls and loss of independence.
- Researchers gave some people protein powder capsules every day.
- Other people took placebo capsules instead of protein.
- The study ran for 24 weeks with regular tests.
- Tests measured leg strength and balance ability.
- After 24 weeks, extra protein did not increase strength.
- Researchers say exercise is the most reliable way to improve.
- Some people may still benefit from supplements.
- But most healthy older adults need exercise too.
Difficult words
- muscle — body tissue used to move parts
- strength — physical power in body or parts
- placebo — fake medicine with no active drug
- balance — ability to stay steady and not fall
- supplement — extra food or pill for nutritionsupplements
- independence — ability to live without help
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Discussion questions
- Do you exercise to stay strong?
- Do you take any supplements?
- Is it important for older people to stay independent?
