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Contents
Preview................................................................................................................................................ 3
Goal: Expressing food preferences................................................................................... 7
Vocabulary. Food passions............................................................................................... 7
Grammar. Grammar use to / used to......................................................................... 9
Conversation. ...........................................................................................................................11
Goal: Declining food................................................................................................................. 12
Vocabulary. Excuses for not eating something.................................................. 12
Grammar. Negative yes/no questions.................................................... 13
Conversation. .......................................................................................................................... 15
Goal: Changing life styles......................................................................................................16
Goal: Describing food from around the world..........................................................18
Vocabulary. Food descriptions.....................................................................................18
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Eating healthy
Preview.

Fats, Oils and Sweets

Meat, Meat Substitutes

Milk and Other Proteins

Vegetables Fruits

Breads, Grains and Other Starches

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Vocabulary

Calcium: Carbohydrates:
Dairy products and leafy Grains, pasta, and bread
green vegetables provide are sources of healthy
calcium for healthy bones carbohydrates.
and teeth.

Protein: Vitamins:
Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, Vitamins A, B, C, and D come
legumes, and nuts are rich from a variety of foods, and
sources of protein. they are important for good
health.
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Answer.
• Is your diet healthy?
• How many fruits and vegetables do you eat in a day?
• Look at the previous pyramid. Which foods contain calcium, carbohydrates, and protein?
• According to the previous pyramid which foods should people eat rarely?

What about you?

Take a healthy eating questionnaire at: https://www.enjoyhealthyeating.info/questionnaire

Useful expressions.
1. I don’t know. I have no idea.
2. I should say no. I’d better pass.
3. I couldn’t stop myself. I couldn’t resist.
4. I’m trying not to get heavier. I'm watching my weight.
5. I really wanted... I had a craving for….
6. I agree. .. I had to admit….
7. I say not to sweets. I turn down sweets.
8. I’ll try a little. Just a bite.

Speaking
Read the descriptions of diets. Would you ever try any of them? Why or why not?

Atkins diet

The Atkins diet, or Atkins nutritional approach,

focuses on controlling the levels of insulin in the body
through a low-carbohydrate diet.

If people consume large amounts of refined

carbohydrates, their insulin levels rise and fall rapidly.
Rising insulin levels trigger the body to store energy
from the food that is consumed, making it less likely
that the body will use stored fat as a source of energy.

Therefore, people on the Atkins diet avoid carbohydrates but can eat as much protein and fat as
they like.

Although popular for some time, the Atkins Diet comes with certain risks. Individuals considering
the Atkins Diet should speak with their doctor.
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Vegetarian diet

Many people choose a vegetarian diet for ethical reasons,

as well as health. There are various types of vegetarian:
lacto-vegetarian, fruitarian vegetarian, lacto-ovo vegetarian,
living food diet vegetarian, ovo-vegetarian,
pesco-vegetarian, and semi-vegetarian.

The majority of vegetarians are lacto-ovo vegetarians, in

other words, they do not eat animal-based foods, except for
eggs, dairy, and honey. Studies over the last few years have
shown that vegetarians have a lower body weight, suffer
less from diseases, and typically have a longer life
expectancy than people who eat meat.

Vegan diet

Veganism is more of a way of life and a philosophy

than a diet. A vegan does not eat anything that is
animal-based, including eggs, dairy, and honey.
Vegans do not usually adopt veganism just for
health reasons, but also for environmental, ethical,
and compassionate reasons.

Vegans believe that modern intensive farming methods

are bad for our environment and unsustainable in the
long-term. If everybody ate plant-based food, the
environment would benefit, animals would suffer less,
more food would be produced, and people would
generally enjoy better physical and mental health,
vegans say.

Read more at: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/5847.php

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Chapter 6, Section A

Goal: Expressing food preferences.

Vocabulary. Food passions.

-I can’t stand fish.

-I’m not crazy about
I’m crazy about seafood. chocolate.
I’m a big meat eater. -I don’t care for coffee.
I’m a big coffee drinker. -I’m not much of a pizza
eater.
I’m a chocolate addict.
-I’m not much of a coffee
I’m a pizza lover. drinker.
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Practice. Look at the pictures and describe your food passions.

1.______________________________________________________

2.______________________________________________________

3.______________________________________________________

4.______________________________________________________

5.______________________________________________________
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Grammar. Use to / used to.

We use used to when we refer to things in the past which are no longer true. It
can refer to repeated actions in the past.

FORM

Affirmative I used to eat junk food, but now I

don't care for it.
My sister used to like pizza , but
now she isn't crazy about it.

Negative I didn't use to eat veggies, but now

I'm a big veggies eater.
My sister didn't use to eat healthy
food, but now she loves it.

Questions Did you use to eat a lot of junk

food? Yes, I did.
What did you use to eat?
Junk food.
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Practice. Complete the sentences using the correct form of “use to” and the verb in
parentheses.

Jenny __________________ 1. (eat) a lot of fatty food, but now she avoids fast food.

When she was younger she ____________________ 2. (have) a lot of french fries.

She ___________________ 3. (like) vegetables and fruits. She couldn’t stand them.

Now, Jenny is crazy about carrots, peppers, tomatoes, etc. Jenny _______________5.

(eat) salads, but now she is a big salad eater. She also avoids sugar. She

________________6. (drink) soda, but now she prefers natural drinks.

She didn’t care for healthy snacks. She ________________ 7. (have) chips and

cookies for snack, but not anymore. Now, she eats raw vegies and fruits. She

_______________ 8. (love) them but now she eats them every time she is hungry.

Jenny changed her eating habits and now, she feels

better. She _________________9. (be) in shape, now she is in great shape. She

_________________10. (go) to the gym, but now she goes every day.
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Pronunciation. Sound reduction: used to

Practice saying this sentences aloud.

1. I used to eat a lot of meat.

2. David used to like ice cream.

3. Sally used to be crazy about pasta.

4. They didn’t use to eat a lot of veggies.

5. We didn’t use to like seafood.

Conversation.

A: Are you a big soda drinker?

B: Definitely. I’m crazy about soda.
What about you?
A: I used to drink it a lot. But, recently
I’ve cut back.
B: Well, I couldn’t live without it.
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Chapter 6, Section B

Goal: Declining food.

Vocabulary. Excuses for not eating something.

1. Coffee doesn’t agree with 2. I’m on a diet. / I’m trying to 3. I don’t eat beef. It’s against
me. lose weight. my religion.

4. I’m allergic to chocolate. 5. I’m avoiding sugar. 6. I don’t care for broccoli.
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Practice. Read the sentences and complete them with the previous vocabulary.

1.Katy loves pasta but she’ll eat vegetables instead. She ______________________.

2. Paul can’t eat strawberries. His skin gets red when he eats them.

He____________________.

3. Marie isn’t crazy about seafood. She doesn’t feel well after she eats it. Sea

food_______________.

4. I love french fries but they’re too salty. I __________________.

5. Susie doesn’t eat meat. She ________________________.

Grammar. Negative yes/no questions.

Use negative yes/no questions …..

to confirm information you think is true.

Aren't you a vegetarian? ( Yes, I am.)

Didn't she like the dinner? (Yes, she ate a lot.)

when you want someone to agree with you.

Don't you like pizza? ( Yes, I love it.)

Wasn't the steak delicious? ( Actually, I didn't like it.)

to express surprise.

Aren't you going to drink coffee? (I'm sorry, but I'm avoiding it.)

Hasn't he tried sushi? (No, he has never tried it.)

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Practice. Complete each negative yes/no question.

1. ___________ your mom vegetarian?

2. ___________ you trying to lose weight?

3. ___________ he eat chicken?

4. ___________ she tried tofu?

5. ___________ they eat the steak for lunch?

6. ___________ Mr. Brown been on a diet?

7. ___________ they come to the dinner last night?

8. ___________ the pasta delicious yesterday?

9. ___________ you going to eat that dessert?

10. __________ there peas on that salad?

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Conversation.

A: Please help yourself.

B: Everything looks great! But I’ll pass on
the meat.
A: Don’t you eat meat?
B: Actually, no. I’m a vegetarian.
A: I’m sorry. I didn’t know that.
B: It’s not a problem. I’ll have something else.

Variations:
• It’s not a problem.
• Don’t worry.
• I’m fine.

Language note:
• Help yourself means don’t wait to be served; take the food that
you want.
• I’ll pass is an indirect way to decline an offer. It is more polite
than being direct and saying I don’t want any_______.
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Chapter 6, Section C

Goal: Changing life styles.

Before you read.

Do you think people’s eating habits are better or worse now than they used to be?
Explain with examples.

Changing life styles and eating habits

Eating habits and lifestyles have drastically changed from previous generations. In the past,
people used to eat healthier than today. They used to include vegetables and fruits in their
daily diet. But now, people don’t worry about what they eat. They eat whatever they want,
like pizza, pasta, fast food, etc. People didn’t use to eat junk food a lot, but now it is the
most available and the cheapest option. It really worries many countries a lot because it is
causing some negative effects on health. Around the world, more than one billion adults are
overweight, and at least 300 million of these are classified as obese.

Poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyles are contributing to obesity that increases the risk
of diabetes, heart attacks, stroke, arthritis, cancer and other serious health problems.
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Obesity happens over the time when you eat more calories than you use. It affects children
and adults. Some factors that might affect your weight include your overeating, eating
high-fat-foods, and not being physically active. For example: some people spend more
time watching TV or sitting at the computer than exercising or practicing a sport. Not only do
people live a sedentary life but also, they eat deep-fried stuff. These bad habits just harm
people´s health.

Getting obesity and overweight under control will involve more than just telling everyone
to go on a diet. The World Health Organization says it requires an integrated approach that
includes:

• Promoting healthy eating habits and encouraging exercise.

• Developing public policies that promote access to healthy, low-fat, high-fiber foods.
• Training healthcare professionals so that they can effectively support people who
need to lose weight and help others avoid gaining weight.

Here's what you can do to lose weight or avoid becoming overweight or obese:

• Eat more fruit, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains.

• Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day.
• Cut down your consumption of fatty and sugary foods.
• Use vegetable-based oils rather than animal-based fats.

So, walk a little more, eat a little less and do what you need to do to maintain a healthy BMI
(Body Mass Index). For more information go to: http://tutor.nmmu.ac.za/call/lifestyles.htm

Answer. What about you?

1. Have you changed your eating habits to avoid illnesses?

__________________________________________________________________________________
2. Have you tried a diet to lose weight? (What diets?)
__________________________________________________________________________________
3. Do you lead an active, non-sedentary lifestyle? (What do you do?)
__________________________________________________________________________________
4. What positive or negative changes have you made in your lifestyle? (Explain)
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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Chapter 6, Section D

Goal: Describing food from around the world.

Vocabulary. Excuses for not eating something.

-It tastes sweet.

-It tastes spicy.
It looks terrific. It smells terrible. -It tastes salty.
-It tastes sour.
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It’s soft. / It’s hard.

-It smells like

-It tastes like chicken.
-It looks like

It’s chewy. / It’s crunchy.

Practice. Look at the pictures. Describe each food.

1._______________________ 4.______________________

2._______________________ 5.______________________

3._______________________
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Describing food
Pepian, Guatemala’s National Dish

This stew features slow-cooked meats; vegetables

like onion, tomato, peppers and chunks of potato;
and a sauce made of seeds and nuts like
peppercorn, pumpkin seeds and cumin seeds. It’s
absolutely delicious. It looks terrific, smells, and
tastes delicious.

Practice. Describe the following local dishes.

Name of dish:______________________________

Description:
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
What’s in it?
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
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Name of dish:______________________________

Description:
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
What’s in it?
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________

Name of dish:______________________________

Description:
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
What’s in it?
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
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