Name Reading about Health
Food for Thought
What do you like to eat? You may want a candy bar and a soda after school.
These foods have a lot of sugar in them. The sugar perks you up, but it wears off
quickly. You will feel tired later, when it is time to do your homework. A better snack
is a glass of milk and a sandwich. You might have some carrots or grapes too. Your
body will thank you for the good snack.
- What is the main idea of this story?
a. Think about what you eat.
b. Sugar wears off quickly.
c. Your body will thank you. - What do candy bars and soda have in them?
- What does sugar do to your body?
- What is a good snack after school?
- Which of these foods is a vegetable?
a. grape
b. milk
c. carrot - Why might someone choose a candy bar and a soda after school?
Read the story. Then, answer the questions.