Vocabulary:
- cardiovascular /kahr-dee-oh-VAS-kyuh-ler/
- intake /IN-teyk/
- frequency /FREE-kwuhn-see/
- digestion /dahy-JES-chuhn/
- calorie /KAL-uh-ree/
[adjective] – relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body)
Smoking results in cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
[noun] – the amount of something such as food, breath, or a liquid that is taken in by someone or something
My brother’s doctor advised him to reduce his food intake. He’s at risk of being overweight.
[noun] – the number of times something is repeated, or the fact of something happening often
Local hospitals are working together to lessen the frequency of malaria incidents.
[noun] – the process by which your body digests food, or your ability to digest food
Drinking water before eating a meal helps with the digestion of food.
[noun] – a unit of energy, often used as a measurement of the amount of energy that food provides
Aki always keeps count of her calorie intake per week.
Article reading:
But they stress that a well-balanced diet can help reduce the risk of many illnesses, including some cancers. Health experts, including the National Health Service (NHS), recommend eating at least five servings of fruit and vegetables every day. Vegetables are high in fiber and minerals―especially if eaten raw―which can help people’s stomachs stay healthy, prevent digestion issues, and lower their risk of colon cancer. According to a study published in Frontiers in Nutrition, those who eat a lot of raw vegetables may have a lower risk of heart disease, as cooking destroys essential nutrients like vitamin C. Additionally, fruits and vegetables are often low in fat and calories.
Discussion Questions:
- Kindly share your regular diet.
- Do you prefer eating vegetables raw or cooked? Why?
- Would you strictly eat at least five servings of fruit and vegetables every day? Please explain your answer.
- Do you agree that a person’s job and income affect the risk of a heart attack or stroke?
- After learning about this study, what aspect of your life would you change to stay healthy? (diet, amount of exercise, lifestyle, etc.)
Summarization
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- consume
- impact
- conclude
- mineral
- cancer