Pre-reading questions:
- Do you always eat healthy food?
- What unhealthy food do you enjoy eating?
- Which kind of food do you enjoy more: healthy food or unhealthy food?
Malnutrition is considered among undernourished and obese people. A third of the world’s population is now affected by the problem. People who have unhealthy diet and lack regular exercise are also at risk. Middle income countries have increasing numbers of malnourished patients.
Experts say that governments must take action to prevent it from becoming worst. Nutrition is a public issue and state responsibility. Governments should give more monetary assistance to grow healthy food. Agricultural research must focus on nutritious products. They should also enlighten and encourage consumers about health living.
Vocabulary:
malnutrition – a condition of weakness and poor health that results from not eating enough healthy food
undernourished – supplied with less than the minimum amount of food essential for health and growth
enlighten – to give knowledge or understanding
consumer – a person who buys goods and services
monetary – related to money
Comprehension Questions:
- Who are considered malnourished in the article?
- Who are also at risk of malnutrition?
- Which countries have increasing numbers of malnourished patients?
- What do the experts say about the issue?
- What should the government do?
Express Your Opinion:
- A healthy lifestyle can prolong our lives.
- Middle income countries have increasing numbers of malnourished patients.
- Each one of us can prevent malnutrition by starting cooking and eating habits at our own kitchen.