VOCABULARY YOU NEED TO KNOW about …. FOOD
Fat +Carbohydrates Proteins DCI - Daily Calory Intake To lose/put on weight To nibble To go on a diet Dieter Morsel Obesity/obese (adj) ‘sneaky’ calory bistro to linger to skimp on fattening take-away fat-free diet-friendly to fill you up overweight /underweight people to swap for to keep track of your weight soda/fizzy drinks salty hot/spicy bitter/sour/sweet still/ sparkling water dressing to eat out
READING COMPRENHENSION QUESTIONS
1. According to the article, what shouldn’t be done if you don’t want to gain weight?
2. What is the difference between restaurants and take-aways?
3. Could you explain the concept of a ‘sneaky calory’?
4. Are certain snacks diet-friendly?
5. Should you avoid eating in front of the TV or your laptop? Explain why.
6. From your point of view: why is it important to stick to a healthy diet and keep track of your DCI? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________
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