Eating Habit

Learning objectives:

1. understand words and expressions used to discuss Eating Habit

2. find relevant words and expressions used in Eating Habit

3. conduct an interview using relevant words and expressions

4. write an essay based on the topic

A. Reading Comprehension: Read the passage carefully and answer the

following questions
Processed Meat causes cancer, says WHO
A new report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) says processed
meat causes cancer. Processed meat includes bacon, hot dogs, ham and sausages,
as well as canned meat and meat-based sauces. The report was made by the
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). It said it was important to tell
the world about the danger of processed meat because of the large number of
people who eat it and get cancer. The report says that eating just 50g of processed
meat a day increases the chance of developing certain types of cancer by 18 per
cent. Fifty grams is just two slices of bacon or one sausage. The WHO also said
eating red meat carried a risk of developing cancer.
Although the WHO warned people about the risk of eating too much
processed and red meat, it did say that meat had health benefits. Meat has many
important vitamins and minerals. The WHO said people should cut down on the
amount of processed meat they eat. People should also eat more food that contains
fibre, such as fruit and vegetables, so they have a balanced diet. The meat industry
is not happy with some of the details of the report. It does not like the fact that the
IARC put processed meat in the same group as tobacco and alcohol. A
spokesperson said processed meat is not as harmful as alcohol or tobacco. The
North American Meat Institute said the report would unnecessarily scare people.
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1510/151029-processed-meat.html accessed
31 July 2017
1. What is teenagers’ favorite junk food? hot dogs
2. What was said by International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)? It said it
was important to tell the world about the danger of processed meat because of the
large number of people who eat it and get cancer.
3. How much is the equivalence of 50g? 0,05 kg
4. What does WHO recommend about meat consumption? The WHO said people
should cut down on the amount of processed meat they eat. People should also eat
more food that contains fibre, such as fruit and vegetables, so they have a “balanced
diet.”
5. What do you think of a balanced diet? Daily diet that contains nutrients in the right
type and amount according to the body’s needs

B. Vocabulary: find the meaning of each word and write some more
words or expressions related to Eating Habit

report / hot dogs / canned meat / danger / research / developing / red meat / risk /
eating / health benefits / vitamins / minerals / balanced diet / alcohol / scare

Please write some other words related about eating habit:

1. balanced nutrition 2. healthy diet 3. junk food

4. eating habit 5. snack 6. seafood

7. vegetables 8. fruits 9.

10. 11. 12.

13. 14. 15.

16. 17. 18.

C. Survey: How would you think each of these items relate to Eating Habit,
especially, mastering a second language? Put numbers in the rank column to
indicate the highest possibilities.
No Objects Rank

1 Hot dogs 3

2 Chocolate 2

3 Steak 4

4 French fries 5

5 Bananas 6

6 Pizza 7

7 Fried chicken 1

8 Rice Porridge 8

Based on your answer, provide some reasons why you have arranged the rank that
way?

D. Interview: 4
1. How many times do have a meal in one day? 3 times a day (breakfast, lunch,
dinner)
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E. Write a free essay

State your opinion concerning the report issued by International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC). Decide if you “agree” or “disagree” to that report.
Provide some examples to make your writing more excellent.

I personally agree to the above report. This is based on the fact that :
Reported by Healthline, processed meat is any type of meat that is preserved by
smoking, salting, preserving, or canning. Most processed meats are red meat, such
as hot dogs, sausages, corned beef, and beef jerky. These processed products can
be categorized as carcinogenic materials, namely the substances contained in these
materials are proven to cause cancer. Not only that, the International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) also states that consuming too much red meat can
trigger a person to get cancer. Methods of processing red meat such as grilling,
roasting, or frying meat are thought to produce carcinogenic substances. Therefore,
the method of cooking by steaming and boiling can be a healthier option for
processing meat.

F. Problem Solving

Case to Study

A mother of two kids came in to the clinic, wished to have a consultation on

obesity. She has gained her weighed significantly. She thinks that she is
very fat now. In the beginning she thought that it was okay but then she
realized the possibilities of getting health problems in near future. She was
worried about all consequences. She wishes that she can reduce her weight
and maintain her shape. For her, running a diet program will not work
instantly, so she is thinking about changing her lifestyle for the long run.
Assignment: Demonstrate a role play about this case with the following
situation.

Mrs. Sandwich has come to the clinic with a complaint gaining weight. She
can’t keep away from junk foods. She is also mad about meatballs. What
she eats is always fatty and unhealthy. For the past three months she has
gained 8 kilograms. Snacking can be one of the reasons why her weight
rises. Give her advice about proper healthy foods that can reduce her
weight and maintain her body in shape.
the best diet program that can be run consistently. Some ways that can be
done to lose weight by combining diet:

apply a reduction in calorie intake after calculating the body's daily needs.
Then, adjust the portion of the meal following balanced nutrition
guidelines.
“Diet does not mean having to avoid various types of food. Because all
types of nutrients are still needed by the body, it's just that the portion of
food is regulated according to the principle of balanced nutrition.
Choose low-fat protein, for example, fish, white meat, eggs, and low-fat
milk. In addition, vary the fulfillment of carbohydrate needs. For example,
not only with white rice, but varied with other food ingredients such as
cassava, sweet potatoes, or brown rice that contain fiber. Do not forget to
increase the consumption of vegetables and fruit. It is recommended that
when undergoing a diet program you should limit the consumption of
foods high in sugar, salt, oil, and fat so that body weight does not increase.
The Ministry of Health recommends a limit of 4 tablespoons of sugar per
day, 1 teaspoon of salt per day, and 5 tablespoons of fat per day.