VOA慢速英语:Physically Fit Children Do Better in School

短语讲解：

1. It is a major concern for public health officials.

concern for 为…担心
例句：His concern for the poor is a mere pose. 
他关心穷人只是故作姿态罢了。 

2. And it may be that fitness levels affect more than physical health.

more than 多于
例句：Rob likes apples more than bananas. 
罗勃对苹果比对香蕉还喜欢。 

3. And we talk about a lot of things at school.

talk about 谈论
例句：He went on to talk about his accident. 
他接着谈到了他的意外事故。 

4. This kind of diabetes is directly related to poor diet and lack of physical activity.

relate to 涉及; 同…有…关系
例句：All these questions relate to philosophy. 
这些问题都跟哲学有关。 

5. [It is] in the center that really help children learn, recall things faster, think faster and actually are more likely to achieve their full academic potential compared to children who are not physically active.

compare to 把…比作， 喻为; 与…相比
例句：This canned soup can't compare to homemade 
这种罐头汤不能与家里做的相比。