Pre-reading Questions:
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- What kinds of food make you feel healthy or give you energy?
- What are some simple things people can do to waste less food at home?
Vocabulary:
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- planetary /PLAN-i-ter-ee/
[adjective] – relating to or affecting the whole planet Earth
The summit focused on planetary challenges such as pollution and deforestation. - legume /LEG-yoom/
[noun] – a plant such as a bean, pea, or lentil whose seed is eaten as food
Farmers grew legumes like beans and lentils to improve soil quality. - cardiovascular /kahr-dee-oh-VAS-kyuh-ler/
[adjective] – relating to the heart and blood vessels
Regular exercise lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease. - reduction /ri-DUHK-shuhn/
[noun] – the act of making something smaller or less in size, amount, or degree
The factory achieved a major reduction in energy use last year. - labor /LEY-ber/
[noun] – physical or mental work, especially work done for wages
The project required many hours of skilled labor.
Article Reading:
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A new report from the EAT-Lancet Commission, released on October 1, 2025, said that about 15 million lives each year could be saved and agricultural emissions could fall by 15 percent if people worldwide follow healthier diets that are mostly plant-based. The international study showed that food choices now play a central role in human health, climate change, and biodiversity. Researchers concluded that without major reforms in the global food system, the worst impacts of climate change will be unavoidable, even if energy systems become cleaner. The findings recommended the “planetary health diet,” which focuses on grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts, with only small amounts of animal protein and dairy, while limiting red meat to about once a week, especially in developed countries that produce more greenhouse gases.
The report described how food production affects biodiversity loss, land use, and water quality. Scientists explained that even small changes in diet can reduce risks of diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular illness, while also lowering climate pressures. According to the commission, a modest cut in beef and lamb consumption in wealthier nations could reduce emissions equal to the annual output of Russia. Further progress could be reached with better crop yields and less food waste, raising the total reduction to 20 percent. Experts considered the report a comprehensive study showing how farming, labor, and eating habits are closely linked to the future of global sustainability.
The report described how food production affects biodiversity loss, land use, and water quality. Scientists explained that even small changes in diet can reduce risks of diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular illness, while also lowering climate pressures. According to the commission, a modest cut in beef and lamb consumption in wealthier nations could reduce emissions equal to the annual output of Russia. Further progress could be reached with better crop yields and less food waste, raising the total reduction to 20 percent. Experts considered the report a comprehensive study showing how farming, labor, and eating habits are closely linked to the future of global sustainability.
Comprehension Questions:
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- By what percentage could agricultural emissions fall if diets change?
- What three areas did the study say food choices affect?
- What did researchers say would happen without big reforms in the food system?
- What foods are at the center of the “planetary health diet”?
- How often should red meat be eaten according to the findings?
Discussion Questions:
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- Have you ever tried eating more vegetables, beans, or nuts instead of meat? If so, what food did you enjoy the most? If not, what food do you usually choose instead?
- Have you ever learned about healthy eating from school or family? If so, what advice did you receive? If not, how do you usually learn about food?
- Do you agree that eating less red meat can help protect the environment?
- What problems could farmers face if people eat less meat in the future?
- How can governments or schools encourage people to eat healthier food?