Question

WHAT SHOULD YOU EAT?
Many teenagers worry about their weight. They think they're too fat or too
... (1), so they go on popular diets. Other teenagers live on ... (2) food - potato
chips, pop, and candy. They don't understand that if you eat a variety of... (3)
foods, you'll look better and feel better.
All foods ... (4) nutrients. Nutrients are the things that are needed by thebody to grow and to work ... (5). There are six important kinds of nutrients -
carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.
Carbohydrates and fats ... (6) energy. There are carbohydrates in potatoes,
bread, rice, beans, and peas. Fats are contained in butter, oil, salad dressing, nuts,
milk, and cheese.
Protein builds and maintains the body. It's ... (7) in meat, fish, dried peas and
beans, cheese, and eggs.
Vitamins and minerals make the hair, teeth, and skin ... (8), and keep us well.
Fruits and vegetables are important in a ... (9) because they provide vitamins
and minerals.
All living things ... (10) water every day. There's water in milk, soup, juices,
and some fruits and vegetables.
What foods does the body need? There are four ... (11) food groups. A
teenager needs these foods every day:
1)Bread/Cereal Group - four servings of bread, rice, cereal, or noodles;
2) Meat Group - two servings of meat or fish, or substitute nuts, cheese, eggs,
peanut butter, or dried beans or peas;
3) Milk Group - four servings of milk, cheese, or ice cream;
4) Vegetable/Fruit Group - four servings, including one citrus fruit and one
dark green vegetable.
If you eat these foods every day, you'll look good and feel wonderful. If you
want to ... (12) weight, eat larger servings. If you want to ... (13) weight, eat
smaller servings. Just don't skip any of the foods that are ... (14) for good
nutrition.
a) correctly f) contain k) need
b) skinny g) number 1) provide
c) healthful h) healthy m) needed
d) lose i)junk n) diet
e) basic j) found o) gain

Answer 1

1b
2i
3h
4f
5a
6l
7j
8c
9n
10k
11e
12o
13d
14m