TO COMPARE THE BENEFITS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF FOOD

 Different types of food give your body different benefits. Fruits give you vitamins, vegetables help your body stay clean, and protein builds your muscles. Carbohydrates give you energy, and dairy makes your bones strong. When you compare these foods, you can see which ones are better for certain needs.

For example:

• Fruits are great for vitamins, but vegetables have more fiber.

• Meat has more protein than rice.

Eating a variety of foods helps your body stay strong and healthy. Each food has something special to offer.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple:

   • I eat vegetables every day.

   • She drinks milk with breakfast.

2. Present Continuous:

   • We are learning about healthy food now.

   • He is eating fruit instead of candy.

3. Past Simple:

   • They had fish and rice yesterday.

   • I ate a salad for lunch.

4. Future (Will / Going to):

   • I will eat more fruit tomorrow.

   • We are going to try brown rice instead of white rice.

5. Modals:

   • You should eat more vegetables.

   • You must drink enough water.

   • You can choose beans or meat for protein.

   • You shouldn’t eat too many fried foods.

6. Comparatives & Superlatives:

   • Apples are sweeter than carrots.

   • Spinach is healthier than fries.

   • Water is the best drink for your body.

7. Adverbs of Frequency:

   • I usually eat yogurt in the morning.

   • She rarely drinks soda.

8. Prepositions:

   • Put fruit in your breakfast.

   • He adds vegetables to his soup.

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VOCABULARY

1. Vitamins – natural things in food that keep you healthy

2. Fiber – helps your body digest food

3. Protein – helps build and repair muscles

4. Carbohydrates – give energy to the body

5. Dairy – foods made from milk

6. Nutrients – parts of food that help your body

7. Compare – to look at differences and similarities

8. Healthy – good for your body

9. Balanced – having the right amount of all food groups

10. Variety – many different types

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• This food is better for energy.

• That one has more vitamins.

• I prefer fruit because it’s sweet and healthy.

• Vegetables are low in fat and high in fiber.

• Protein is important for strong muscles.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• Fruits are good for your skin.

• Beans have a lot of protein.

Negative:

• Soda doesn’t give you nutrients.

• Chips are not better than vegetables.

Questions:

• Which food has more protein?

• Is rice better than bread?

Answers:

• Meat has more protein than beans.

• Brown rice is healthier than white rice.

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CONVERSATION

Sara: What are you eating for lunch?

Leo: I have chicken, rice, and carrots. You?

Sara: Just a sandwich. Do you think chicken is better than beef?

Leo: I think so. Chicken has less fat and more protein.

Sara: What about vegetables? I don’t eat many.

Leo: You should! Carrots and spinach are great. They give you vitamins and fiber.

Sara: OK, I will try to eat more vegetables.

Leo: That’s good! A healthy diet needs many kinds of food.

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Long READING

Comparing Food for a Healthy Life

Anna wants to eat better. She reads about different foods. Fruits are good for vitamins. Vegetables help clean your body. Chicken and fish give protein. Rice and potatoes give energy. She used to eat only bread and cheese, but now she adds fruit, vegetables, and meat to her meals. She feels better and has more energy.

Questions:

1. What did Anna used to eat?

2. What gives protein?

3. What do vegetables help with?

4. What does rice give?

5. How does Anna feel now?

Answers:

1. Bread and cheese.

2. Chicken and fish.

3. They help clean the body.

4. Rice gives energy.

5. She feels better and has more energy.