Today the opposite is true. We have shifted to thinness as our new mark of virtue. The result is

　　that being fat-or even only somewhat overweight-is bad because it implies a lack of moral

　　strength.

　　Our obsession with thinness is also fueled by health concerns. It is true that in this country we have more overweight people than ever before, and that, in many cases, being overweight correlates with an increased risk of heart and blood vessel disease. These diseases, however, may have as much to do with our way of life and our high-fat diets as with excess weight. And the associated risk of cancer in the digestive system may be more of a dietary problemtoo much fat and a lack of fiberthan a weight problem.

　　The real concern, then, is not that we weigh too much, but that we neither exercise enough nor eat well. Exercise is necessary for strong bones and both heart and lung health. A balanced diet without a lot of fat can also help the body avoid many diseases. We should surely stop paying so much attention to weight. Simply being thin is not enough. It is actually hazardous if those who getthin think they are automatically healthy and thus free from paying attention to their overall life-style. Thinness can be pure vainglory。

　　26.In the eyes of the author, an odd phenomenon nowadays is that .

　　A) the Duchess of Windsor is regarded as a woman of virtue

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