60 Unit 04 | Eat, sleep, repeat … Read the extract from a booklet by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Some parts are missing. Choose the correct part from the list (A–J) for each gap (1–7). There are two extra parts that you should not use. Write your answers in the boxes provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. READING 14 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 I A grow and develop F especially bad for your teeth B particularly good for you G a great source of energy C eat fresh food instead H make you feel full D eat less of them I give you the most nutrients E read the nutrition labels J choose soy or rice milk US Department of Health and Human Services Charge up with healthy eating Healthy eating involves taking control of what you eat. But it is not just about the amount of food you eat. You need to make sure you’re eating the types of food that (0) and longlasting energy. Fruits and veggies Make half of your plate fruits and vegetables. Dark green, red and orange vegetables are (1) . Adding lettuce or tomato to your sandwich is an easy way to get started. Grains Choose whole grains, like wholewheat bread, brown rice and oatmeal. These are the foods that (2) . Eating too much of them can easily cause you to gain weight, though. Protein Power up with organic lean meats, seafood, eggs, beans, nuts, tofu and other proteinrich foods. Dairy Build strong bones with low-fat milk products. If you cannot digest lactose (milk sugar), (3) and low-fat yogurt. Fats Your body needs fat to (4) . It is a source of energy and it keeps your skin and hair healthy. But some fats are better for you than others. In moderate amounts, unsaturated fats (found in avocados, nuts, fish and plant oils) can actually be good for you. Take it easy on solid fats, such as butter and lard. Sodium Your body needs a small amount of sodium (mostly found in salt). But eating too much sodium can have negative effects on your heart. Processed foods, like those that are canned or frozen, often have a lot of sodium. Try to (5) . Sugar Try to have less candy and sugary drinks. Sugar can cause you to gain weight and is (6) . When you do crave dessert, try low-fat frozen yogurt with fresh fruit. Drink water, tea or low-fat milk instead of juices and sodas. Fast food You don’t have to stop eating pizza or candy, but if you (7) , this may help you maintain a healthy weight. Candy, fast food and sodas have lots of sugar, solid fats and sodium, all of which you should avoid. Which of the advice do you find hard to follow or do you disagree with? Write a PEEL paragraph. You could start like this: I know it’s important to …, but I … See PEEL, p. 37. WRITING 15 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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