Intermittent Fasting

1. Do you follow any specific diets?

2. Are there any foods you don’t eat?
3. Do you think dieting can be dangerous? Why? Why not?
4. What are some of the reasons for people to diet?
5. What are some of the benefits and drawbacks of dieting?
 Vocabulary

Match the words and expressions to their meanings.

1. fad diets A. A condition of limited availability

B. Temporary and popular diets that often promise
2. precedent quick weight loss
C. The part of the digestive system that includes the
3. scarcity stomach and intestines.
D. Something that happened or existed before a
4. fasting window
particular event or situation.
E. The designated period of time during which one
5. deplete
doesn’t consume food while practicing intermittent
6. suppress fasting.
F. To use up the supply or resources completely.
7. gut G. To control something, such as an appetite or an
emotion.
8. a quick fix H. A solution or remedy that provides an immediate
but temporary solution to a problem.

Complete the sentences with words from the previous activity.

1. The _______________ of water might be a huge problem if it doesn’t rain.
2. Many people are drawn to _______________ due to their promise of quick weight
loss, but they often lack long-term effectiveness.
3. The _______________ set by the previous generation has influenced the way we
approach certain societal issues.
4. During the _______________ of intermittent fasting, some people might be tempted
to have a snack but it is not allowed.
5. Overconsumption of natural resources can _______________ them, leading to
negative consequences for the environment.
6. Some medications are used to _______________ symptoms such as allergies or
asthma.
7. The _______________ plays a vital role in the digestive system, including the
breakdown of food and absorption of nutrients.
8. While it may provide immediate relief, relying on _______________ is not a
sustainable solution for complex problems.
 Watch the video
What is intermittent fasting and why is it good for you?- BBC REEL,
take notes, and answer the questions below.

https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0fp7b0f/what-is-intermittent-fasting-and-why-is-it-good-for-you-

1. What is the minimum fasting window required?

2. What can you have while fasting?
3. What is a 16:8 protocol?
4. What is the 5:2 diet?
5. What did Global research company YouGov find out?
6. What are some of the benefits for women?
7. How does fasting work?
8. What is metabolic flexibility OR metabolic switch?
9. What could happen if you fast for 16 consecutive hours?
10.Why is fasting a promising lifestyle according to the video?
 Speaking
1. What are some common fad diets that you have heard of? Describe their
characteristics and potential drawbacks.
2. How do cultural and regional factors influence people's dietary habits?
Provide examples from different cultures or regions around the world.
3. How can physical activity complement and support a balanced eating
plan?
4. What does it mean to have a balanced diet, and why is it important for
overall health and well-being?
5. What foods from different food groups can contribute to a balanced
diet?