Read the text again and put the foods in the correct column according
to their principal nutrient. Can you add any more of your own?Calcium Carbohydrates
milk, ______ _ potatoes, __ _ cakes, ___ _YogurtYou should only eat a little of foods and drinks
high in fat and/or sugar. We need some fat in our
diet, but too much can make us overweight.
Saturated fat is particularly bad for us.
Unsaturated fats, derived from vegetables, have
he same calories but lower cholesterol so are
healthier for us. They are found in nuts, vegetable
and olive oils and fish like salmon and tuna. We
should not eat too many fatty-sugary foods and
drinks: cakes, biscuits, chocolate and soft drinks.
These can cause tooth decay and obesity. Drink
water, not sugary drinks; do not add sugar to food
or drink; use fresh fruit not jam, marmalade or
~oney. It is a good idea to eat less salt, because
it causes high blood pressure, heart disease and
strokes, and use seasoning like black pepper,
garlic and fresh herbs instead. Last but not least,
avoid too much fast food.
Protein Vitamins & Mineralsapple,Read the text again and complete these sentences.
1 We should eat at least five portions of fruit and
vegetables a day.
2 Fruit and vegetables are good for us because they are low
in fat and
3 Carbohydrates like potatoes, bread, rice and pasta give
us __ _
4 The high levels of calcium in milk, cheese and yoghurt is
vital for strong _
5 fats from animals can make us overweight
and cause higher cholesterol levels in our blood.
6 are full of iron, which we need for healthy
blood.
7 are cheap, low in fat and high in protein.
8 ___ fats from vegetables are healthier for us.
9 Fatty-sugary foods can cause tooth decay andWork in pairs. Write down what you usually eat every
day, then ask your partner about what he/she usually
eats and make notes. Use the information in the text to
help you.
A: What do you usually have for breakfast?
B: I always have cereal with low-fat milk, toast, butter and
marmalade.Report back to the class. Do you think your partner
has a healthy balanced diet? What do you think he/she
should eat more or less of?
I think my partner has a balanced diet because he/she
eats ...
He/She should eat more .. ./Iess ...