VOA慢速英语:Is Pasta Good for You?(翻译)

figure – n. bodily shape or form especially of a person and usually a female <a slender figure>

carbohydrate – n. any one of various substances found in certain foods (such as bread, rice, and potatoes) that provide your body with heat and energy and are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

staple – n. a commodity for which the demand is constant : something having widespread and constant use or appeal : the sustaining or principal element

comfort food – n. food that is satisfying because it is prepared in a simple or traditional way and reminds you of home, family, or friends

moderation – n. an amount that is neither too much nor too little

body mass index – n. a measurement that shows the amount of fat in your body and that is based on your weight and height

circumference – n. the external boundary or surface of a figure or object

ratio – n. the relationship that exists between the size, number, or amount of two things and that is often represented by two numbers