Reading Exercise: Healthy Eating Habits

Reading Exercise: Healthy Eating Habits

Read the text below and choose the best answer for each question.

Healthy Eating Habits

Eating a balanced diet is essential for good health. A healthy diet includes a variety of foods that provide the nutrients your body needs to stay strong and energized. You should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, choose whole grains over refined grains, and limit your intake of sugary drinks and snacks.

In addition to eating the right foods, it’s important to eat at regular times during the day. Skipping meals, especially breakfast, can make it harder to concentrate and can lead to overeating later in the day. Eating smaller meals more frequently can help keep your energy levels stable and prevent you from getting too hungry.

Drinking enough water is also a crucial part of healthy eating. Water helps to keep your body hydrated, which is important for digestion, circulation, and overall well-being. Aim to drink at least eight glasses of water a day, and avoid sugary drinks like soda, which can lead to weight gain and other health issues.

Finally, it’s important to enjoy your food. Eating should be a pleasant experience, not just a necessity. Take time to savor your meals and avoid eating too quickly. This will help you feel more satisfied and prevent overeating.

Multiple Choice Questions:

11.- What is the main point of the text?

a) how to enjoy food

b) the importance of drinking water

c) healthy eating habits

d) the benefits of eating more snacks

12.- Why should you avoid skipping meals, especially breakfast?

a) It can lead to overeating later in the day.

b) It can make you feel sleepy.

c) It can improve your concentration.

d) It helps you lose weight.

13.- How much water should you aim to drink every day?

a) six glasses

b) ten glasses

c) four glasses

d) eight glasses

14.- What does the text suggest about eating meals?

a) Eating three large meals is best.

b) Eating smaller meals more frequently is better.

c) You should only eat snacks, not full meals.

d) You should eat only once a day to maintain good health.

15.- Why is it important to eat a variety of foods?

a) to make meals more interesting

b) to get all the nutrients your body needs

c) to avoid drinking too much water

d) to eat faster and save time