I FEEL GOOD.

UNIT 3: I FEEL GOOD 1.- What are you going to study?

2.-Find the words. You can use your dictionary or a computer.

MAIN LANGUAGE Ill

support

weight

obese

to heal

Illness

practice

protective clothing

processed food

wounds

Ache

decay

posture

amount

portions

Pain

check-up

diet

balanced diet

fatty layer

Cause

become weaker

overweight

starchy food

wholegrain

3.1 HEALTHY HABITS 3.2 HEALTHY HABITS PREVENT ILLNESS 3.3 A HEALTHY DIET: FOOD AND NUTRIENTS 3.4 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A HEALTHY DIET.

UNIT 3: I FEEL GOOD 3.1.- HEALTHY HABITS Look at the picture. This elder couple is from Okinawa, in Japan. Try to answer the following questions: Can you describe the picture?

Give some reasons why they live for so long.

Now, find out on the internet why people from this part of Japan live for so long.

People are healthy when their bodies function well. When you are ill, the doctor helps you to get better. You are ill when you have an ache, for instance stomachache, throwache, headache, a toohache…To prevent these illness and to be fit you should practice healthy habits.

3.2. - HEALTHY HABITS PREVENT ILLNESS 3.2.1. - HYGIENE

Germs are very small living things that can only be seen under the microscope. When they invade our body, they consume nutrients and produce toxins. Toxins couse diseases and illness. We can avoid germs with hygine habits. 

Brush your teeth after every meal. This helps prevent tooth decay.

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Go to the dentist every six months for a check-up.

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Have a shower every day. Wash your hands before meals and after you go to the toilet to kill germs and keep illness away.

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Wash fresh food, such as fruit to kill germs.

3.2.2. – REST

After we study or play, our body needs to recover and we need rest and relax.

Sleep about ten hours a day to stay healthy. If you sleep too little, you become weaker and can get ill more easily.

We spend one third (33%) of our lives sleeping

3.2.3. - EXERCISE AND SPORT Sport and exercise are essential for good health.  It makes your muscles stronger and makes you more flexible.  It is good for your heart and blood circulation.  It helps you to maintain your correct weight.  It is a way to have fun with your friends.  Wear protective clothing for some sports, such as cycling.

3.2.4. - A GOOD POSTURE FOR YOUR BACK Your spinal column supports your back. If you have bad posture, this can deform your spinal column and cause back ache and other problems.

3.3 A HEALTHY DIET: FOOD AND NUTRIENTS

Food gives you the nutrients your body needs to grow and to be healthy. These nutrients are in the carbohydrates, proteins, fats and minerals and vitamins.

Carbohydrates are starchy food like potatoes, pasta, rice, cereal and bread.

They give us energy, fiber, calcium and vitamins. Eat at least five portions during the day.

Brown or wholegrain carbohydrates are healthier than refined carbohydrates.

Answer: Do foods which contain carbohydrates come from animals or plants?

Proteins are building blocks for the body that contain iron, minerals and vitamins to help our body to grow and repair itself. Eat two or three portions every day.

Answer: Do foods which contain proteins

Fats are found in butter, cheese and fried foods.

Fats give us energy and also provide a fatty layer under the skin to keep us warm. Do not have more than three small portions everyday.

Minerals and Vitamins are found in fruits and vegetables. They help our body to heal wounds, build strong bones and teeth, make blood and keep our brain working.

We should eat at least five portions everyday.

HEALTHY DIET

A diet is everything a person normally eats and drinks every day.

A balanced diet gives you the right amount of nutrients. What means eating a varied of foods.

A healthy, sufficient diet is different for every person. For example, children need to eat foods containing proteins and calcium to help them grow. People who do a lot of sport need to eat foods which give them a lot of energy.

3.4.- RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A HEALTHY DIET.

Here are some general recommendations for a healthy diet:     

Eat five meals a day: breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, an afternoon snack and dinner.

Eat a variety of foods. This helps you to obtain all the nutrients you need.

Don´t eat too much processed food because it can contain too much fat and sugar.

Don´t eat too much salt because it can be bad for your circulatory system.

Drink at least two liters of water a day.

INVESTIGA SOBRE EL ACEITE DE OLIVA Y RESPONDE LAS SIGUIENTES PREGUNTAS: 1.- ¿Qué nutrientes nos aporta el aceite de oliva?

2.- ¿Cuáles son sus beneficios?

3.– ¿Tu crees que es una grasa saludable o no saludable?