Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Do you keep count of the vegetable you eat? Please tell me more about it.
- What vegetable/s is/are included in your diet?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- risk /risk/
- evidence /EV-i-duhns/
- emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/
- serving /SUR-ving/
- nutrient /NOO-tree-uhnt/
[noun] – the possibility of something bad happening
The risk of getting lost in this fog is high. Let’s not continue.
[noun] – anything that helps to prove that something is or is not true
The police found no evidence of a crime.
[verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to
I’d like to emphasize that learning English is important.
[noun] – an amount of one type of food that is given to one person
Try to include at least 4 servings of fresh fruit in your diet.
[noun] – any substance that plants or animals need in order to live and grow
Plants absorb essential nutrients from the soil.
Article reading:
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A recent study from the universities of Oxford and Bristol and the Chinese University of Hong Kong reveals that while vegetables are good for one’s health, eating a large amount does not reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke. People who ate the most vegetables had a 15 percent lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than those who ate the least, but the researchers suggest that other factors could explain this. As a result, they concluded that there was no evidence of “a protective effect of vegetable intake” on the number of cardiac and circulatory records in their study.
However, they emphasize that a well-balanced diet can help minimize the chance of various illnesses, including cancer. The National Health Service (NHS) and other health experts recommend eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Raw vegetables are high in fiber and minerals that help people’s stomachs stay healthy, prevent digestion problems, and reduce their risk of colon cancer. A study published in Frontiers in Nutrition shows that those who eat a lot of raw vegetables may have a lesser risk of heart disease, as cooking destroys essential nutrients like vitamin C.
However, they emphasize that a well-balanced diet can help minimize the chance of various illnesses, including cancer. The National Health Service (NHS) and other health experts recommend eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Raw vegetables are high in fiber and minerals that help people’s stomachs stay healthy, prevent digestion problems, and reduce their risk of colon cancer. A study published in Frontiers in Nutrition shows that those who eat a lot of raw vegetables may have a lesser risk of heart disease, as cooking destroys essential nutrients like vitamin C.
Comprehension questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- What did a recent study from universities in the UK and China reveal?
- What did the researchers conclude about the study?
- What do the National Health Service (NHS) and other health experts recommend eating?
- What can eating raw vegetables do?
- According to a study published in Frontiers in Nutrition, what does cooking do to vegetables?
Discussion questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- 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.)