Pre-reading questions:
- Do you like chocolate?
- Do you eat a balanced diet?
Vocabulary:
- diet /DAHY-it /
- ability /uh-BIL-i-tee/
- disease /dih-ZEEZ /
- recommend /rek-uh-MEND/
- reduce /ri-DOOS/
[noun] – the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group
My nutritionist advised me to incorporate protein-rich foods into my diet for a healthier lifestyle.
[noun] – the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something
Jake’s mathematical ability allows him to solve equations with ease and accuracy.
[noun] – illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident
The doctor diagnosed her with a respiratory disease, which required immediate treatment.
[verb] – to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be done
My friend recommended a great movie that I should watch this weekend.
[verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.
Regular maintenance can help reduce the likelihood of costly repairs for your car.
Article reading:
Experts recommend a daily intake of 400 to 600 milligrams of flavanols to reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. It’s important to note that chocolate doesn’t contain significant amounts of flavonoids, so it’s necessary to consume a variety of flavanol-rich foods. The study used an optimized process to extract high levels of flavonoids from dark cocoa. To meet the recommended intake of 500 milligrams per day, include different foods containing flavanols in your diet.
True or False:
- Adding 500 milligrams of flavanols to your daily diet can potentially slow down age-related mental decline.
- Flavanols are antioxidants found in foods like green tea, apples, berries, and cocoa.
- Age-related mental decline is the same as Alzheimer’s disease.
- Older adults with lower flavanol intake performed worse in memory tests.
- Chocolate contains significant amounts of flavonoids.
Fill in the blanks:
diet | ability | disease | recommend | reduce |
- Reading and solving puzzles can improve your mental _______________ and enhance your overall cognitive skills.
- The dog was diagnosed with chronic _______________ .
- Eating a balanced _______________ that includes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is essential for maintaining good health.
- Consuming less sugar and saturated fat can help _______________ the risk of heart disease.
- Based on your symptoms, I _______________ consulting a specialist for further evaluation.