Ejercicio Fase de Admisión - Opción A - I * Comprehension · Inglés PAU Andalucía Ordinaria Titular (Admisión) 2 2019

OPTION A: THE SPANISH LEGIÓN PUT ON DIET OVER OBESITY FEARS

The Spanish army has put soldiers in one of its most famous units on a diet because of fears that some are becoming obese. Members of La Legión, nicknamed "the Bridegrooms of Death", are known for their toughness, distinctive green uniforms and rapid marching pace. Recognisable by their open-necked shirts, the legionnaires found themselves attracting global attention last year after a Twitter user posted a picture of fatty soldiers with a sarcastic comment about their bellies and unbuttoned shirts.

Concerns have emerged over the legionnaires' figures and fitness levels, forcing the army to act. La Legión has elaborated an internal report, published by El País, which states that they require a series of measures to reduce excess weight among their personnel. The document has noted that factors including a lack of fitness facilities and a higher average age are contributing to the problem.

More than 3,000 troops have undergone checks to determine their body mass index (BMI). The results showed that 180 (6%) had a BMI of 30 or above, which makes them obese. They received medical examinations as well as nutritional advice and exercise plans to help them lose between 500g and 1kg a week. Although La Legión recognises that without the necessary action "we will be condemned to loss of prestige as a combat unit", it admits that being overweight "can be due to cultural, pathological or even psychological factors that need to be properly considered".

An army spokesman said the initiative, which began last September, was designed to improve legionnaires' wellbeing. "The reaction has been very positive and the initial results are good", he said.

I * COMPREHENSION (4 points)

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