Welcome back to another episode of News Bites.

I’m Jacob Ingram.

And I’m Nancy Sun.

Coming up today: Unhealthy eating habits, and wheelchair user blasts off into
space.

And in today’s News Flash: Foundation.

Stay tuned to learn more!
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台灣的孩子們吃得健康嗎？
Are Taiwan's Children Eating Healthy?

Today, we are talking about children’s eating habits (飲食習慣) in Taiwan.

A new survey (調查) shows that many children do not eat healthy food very
often.

It comes from the Child Welfare League Foundation (兒福聯盟).

First, let’s talk about fast food (快餐/速食) and fried food (油炸食物).

The survey says about two out of three children eat these foods at least once
a week.

Also, more than half of children drink sugary drinks (含糖飲料) every week.

Some children have these foods and drinks even more often.

For instance, about 16 percent eat fast food or fried food three times a week
(一週三次).

Another 16 percent drink sugary drinks just as often.

What about snacks (零食)?

The survey says over half of children eat snacks or sweets (甜食) three times
a week.

Many children eat them almost every day.

The foundation warns that eating too much fast food and fried food, and
drinking too much sugary drinks is unhealthy for children.

These habits can make children obese (過度肥胖).

They can also cause health problems later in life.

吃太多速食、油炸食物或喝太多含糖飲料，可能會讓孩子變得肥胖，並在長大後帶來長期的健康風險。

The survey also looked at mealtimes (用餐時間).

More than one out of ten children do not eat breakfast often.

Even when they eat breakfast, few children eat fruits or vegetables
(水果或蔬菜).

Some drink sugary drinks or eat hot dogs and chicken nuggets instead.

Dinner is also a problem.

About one quarter of children do not have a fixed mealtime (固定的用餐時間).

Many eat mostly rice or noodles.

They do not eat enough protein (蛋白質) or vegetables.

Some children say they do not eat vegetables at all.

The survey also shows that many children feel happier when they talk with
their parents while eating.
調查也顯示，許多孩子在吃飯的時候與父母聊聊天感到更快樂。

But about 30 percent of children said they rarely talk at the dinner table.

And over 12 percent said they are asked about schoolwork or reprimanded
(被責備) during meals.

Not only that, most children said they felt unwell (身體不適) in recent weeks.

Experts say unhealthy eating habits are a big reason why.

The foundation says parents, schools, and the government should work together
to help children eat better and live healthier lives.
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首位進入太空的輪椅使用者
First Wheelchair User to Travel into Space

Imagine floating high above Earth, looking down at our planet.

For Michaela Benthaus, this was once only a dream.

She is a German engineer (德國工程師) who loves science and space.

But seven years ago, her life changed forever.

Michaela had a serious accident (嚴重的意外) while riding a mountain bike.

She injured her spinal cord (脊椎受傷), and she could no longer walk.

After the accident, she thought space travel was impossible (不可能的).

Then, last month, something incredible happened.

Michaela became the first wheelchair user to travel into space.
上個月，她成為第一位坐輪椅進太空的人。

Michaela flew on a rocket from Blue Origin, a space company started by a
famous American businessman.

The rocket went up from Texas (德州) in the United States.

The trip lasted only 10 minutes, but it went very high—over 100 kilometers
above Earth.

During the flight, Michaela left her wheelchair behind.

In space, she could float freely (自由自在地漂浮).

She said, “It was the coolest experience.”

Michaela did not fly alone.

A retired space engineer helped plan the trip and flew with her.

He also helped her during the flight.

Michaela has trained for space before.

She practiced weightlessness (失重) on airplanes, and joined a simulated
space mission (模擬太空任務).

She works with the European Space Agency (歐洲太空總署), but this trip was
private.

After landing, Michaela shared an important message.

She said, “You should never give up on your dreams.”
她說：「你永遠不該放棄自己的夢想。」

She hopes her flight can help make space—and Earth—more accessible for
people with disabilities.
她也希望這次飛行，能讓太空和地球，對身心障礙者變得更友善。
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So in today's New Bites...

Many children in Taiwan eat fast food and drink sugary drinks every week.

These eating habits can hurt their health and make them obese.

Some children do not eat breakfast or vegetables often.

Parents, schools, and the government should help children eat better.
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And ... Michaela Benthaus became the first wheelchair user to fly into space
last month.

She is a German engineer who was injured in a serious mountain bike accident
seven years ago and can no longer walk.

For a long time, she believed space travel was impossible for her.

But she flew on a rocket with Blue Origin, and floated freely above Earth.

She said, “You should never give up on your dreams.”
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Our News Flash word today is: Foundation.

A foundation is a non-profit organization (非營利組織) that works to help
people or support a cause (理念).

Foundations often focus on areas like education, health, children’s rights,
or the environment.

They usually use donations (捐款) to do their work.

For example, the Child Welfare League Foundation in Taiwan helps protect
children and support families in need.
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