2 2 HEALTHY LIVING

1 Complete the table with the words in the box.

carbohydrates and fibre olive oil, seeds, avocados and nuts antioxidants
dairy products fruit and vegetables protein and iron

food groups what they contain

protein and calcium

vitamins, minerals, fibre and

meat, poultry, fish, eggs and pulses

healthy fats and oils

bread, pasta, cereals and potatoes

2 Complete the crossword about nutrients.

1 These can be healthy and can help improve 2

blood circulation.
1
2 This helps the digestive system stay healthy. 4
3 Carbohydrates and healthy fats provide this. 3 r
4 Your muscles need protein so they can build e 6
and do this.
5 p
5 Antioxidants fight off cancer and do this for a
your cells.
i
6 This keeps your bones and teeth healthy.
7 r
7 This helps your body transport oxygen
better.

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3 Label the items with the correct food group.

1 olive oil, seeds, avocados and nuts 4 bread, pasta, cereals and potatoes
2 meat, poultry, fish, eggs and pulses 5 dairy products
3 fruit and vegetables

a lettuce 3 e tomatoes i salmon

b chicken f pasta j lentils

c rice g broccoli k peanuts

d olives h chickpeas l cheese

4 Match these definitions to the words.

Your brain releases these when you

plaque
exercise.

These are viruses or bacteria which can germs

make you ill.

This is a layer of bacteria on your teeth empathy

which can cause cavities.

This is the result of an unhealthy diet and

endorphins
not doing exercise.

This is a state of both good physical and

check-up
mental health.

This is a visit to the doctor to see if you are

obesity
healthy.

This is the ability to understand how

well-being
someone else feels.

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5 Read the sentences and write T (true) or F (false).

If false, cross out the incorrect words and write
the correct ones.

a Healthy fats and oils are good for your bones and teeth. F
Dairy products

b Dairy products give you long-lasting energy.

c A lot of salt is good for your heart.

d You can spread germs if you do not wash your hands regularly.

e If you do exercise, your heart gets weaker.

f Cavities can cause tooth decay.

6 Find the eight words related to a balanced diet.

a This can give you high blood pressure.

P O B E S I T Y S S
b You can lower cholesterol levels with T R S B L T X L Q W
healthy fats and this.
C L O O R M I S F Q
c Fruit and vegetables have lots of vitamins
E V H T X O F A W Q
and this.
F M I N E R A L S N
d This helps with your digestive system.
O I P W E I H T T E
e This helps your body transport oxygen.
S T B X W C N H F A
f Avocados can provide lots of this. E N E R G Y M E F N
g Eating too much sugar can cause this. F A P E E S P K A R

h This helps repair muscles. I R O N Y H L J V I

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7 Complete the sentences about healthy living with the words in the box.
dentist brush amount understand check-ups group
wash room feelings shower exercise

a Understand the experiences of other people and be sensitive to their .

b Eat the right of food from each food every day.

c Visit the to avoid cavities.

d Have regular with your doctor.

e Keep your clean and tidy.

f Do some .

g your hands often.

h Have a every day.

i your teeth after every meal.

8 Look at the photos. Write how each person feels.

a
I think he feels

because

b
I think she feels

because

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Discover

Let’s eat!
1 Today you are helping your family create a healthy
menu for the weekend. Remember to include all the
food groups for each day to have a balanced diet.
Choose from the box or write your own ideas.

hamburgers spaghetti chickpeas meatballs Spanish omelette apples

squid rings lentils biscuits hake fillet salmon grapes
ice-cream cake chips tuna salad cod peas
rice carrot soup bacon eggs green beans ustard

Saturday Sunday

breakfast

lunch

snack

dinner

dessert

2 Complete the sentences. Is your choice healthy?

My favourite food is

My favourite drink is

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Skills check
1 Look at the picture. Read and answer the questions.
Use the responses in the box to help you.

Yes, there is.   No, there isn't.   Yes, there are.   No, there aren't.

1 Are there children playing in park? Yes, there are.

2 Are there three girls playing basketball?

3 Is there a boy crying in a wheelchair?

4 Are there children drawing on the grass?

5 Is there a girl wearing a cap?

6 Are there children eating fruit?

7 Are there some boys sleeping?

8 Is there a girl with a pink school bag?

9 Are there children who are happy?

10 Are there children who look the same?

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