Mind what you eat

Reading - ESL

1) Read the text quickly and choose the best summary.

 

The text is giving advice about...

 

a- food to help you feel and think better.

 

b- food that helps you perform better at sports.

 

c- the best kinds of food for young people to eat.

 

2) Read the text carefully. Are the statements true, false or is there no information in the text? Correct the false statements.

 

A- Food only affects your body, not your brain. T/F/No Info Correction for False statements:

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B- Dark chocolate contains a lot of magnesium. T/F/No Info

Correction for False statements:

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C- The magnesium in mangoes keeps you calm.T/F/No info

Correction for False statements:

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D- In one study, students who drank blueberry juice every day for a week performed better. T /F/No Info

Correction for False statements:

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E- Fish and seafood contain vitamin B. T/F/No info

Correction for False statements:

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F- Fish and legumes don't contain much protein. T /F/No Info Correction for False statements:

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3)Choose the correct answers.

 

A- When you eat dark chocolate,

a)it's important to take care with the amount. b) you will immediately feel happier and calmer. c) it causes problems with your blood sugar.

 

B- If you want to remember things,

a) you need to eat blueberries regularly. b) use rosemary of when you are studying. c) drink juice rather than eating blueberries.

 

C-When you don't drink enough water,

a) your mood will be much worse. b)it will not effect your memory. c) you will find it more difficult to focus.

 

D- If you don't get enough B vitamins, you

a) are often likely to feel hungry between meals. b) will have low energy, but will be happy. c) should eat more food like beans and fish.

 

F- According to the text, nuts

a) are a good slow-energy-release food. b) can make you feel more cheerful. c) are better than proteins or wholegrains.

 

G-  You should eat eggs and bananas

a) because they contain a lot of serotonin. b) only four times a week. c) to help your body produce serotonin.

 

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