VOCABULARY YOU NEED TO KNOW about …. FOOD

+ Fat Carbohydrates Proteins DCI - Daily Calory Intake To lose/put on weight To nibble To go on a diet Dieter Morsel Obesity/obese (adj) ‘sneaky’ calory bistro to linger to skimp on fattening take-away fat-free diet-friendly to fill you up overweight /underweight people to swap for to keep track of your weight soda/fizzy drinks salty hot/spicy bitter/sour/sweet still/ sparkling water dressing to eat out

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READING COMPRENHENSION QUESTIONS

1. According to the article, what shouldn’t be done if you don’t want to gain weight?

2. What is the difference between restaurants and take-aways?

3. Could you explain the concept of a ‘sneaky calory’?

4. Are certain snacks diet-friendly?

5. Should you avoid eating in front of the TV or your

laptop? Explain why.

6. From your point of view: why is it important to stick

to a healthy diet and keep track of your DCI?

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