高中英语教学：【外刊精读】4- 健康饮食该不该计算卡路里？.docx

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1、一、语篇泛读Most of us want to be in peak physical condition, get in shape and be healthy. While some gym bunnies are more obsessed with looking ripped, for many of us nutrition and watching what you eat is a vital way to stay healthy. But when it comes to food, what is calorie counting, and what are the

2、positives and negatives of it?A law in the UK came into force in April 2022 that requires large businesses such as restaurants, takeaways, and cafes to display the calorie information of non-pre-packed food and soft drinks on their menus. Itz s a strategy aimed to tackle obesity and give people a mo

3、re informed choice of what goes down their gullets. According to the NHS (National Health Service), generally, the recommended daily intake of calories for male adults is 2,500 per day, while female adults should consume 2,000 to maintain their weight levels. For those of us who wish to drop a few p

4、ounds, experts advise us to consume fewer calories than the recommended daily number, eat a balanced diet, and increase our levels of physical activity. Being able to count calories and know how much we can eat is a great way to try and stay on track with our diet.However, there are some sceptics wh

5、en it comes to calorie counting. 200 calories of fresh fruit and 200 calories of junk food, for example cookies, have the same caloric value. However, there is a question of the health benefits of what you1 re consuming, regardless of calories. While fresh fruit like apples contains things like vita

6、min C, junk food could contain an unhealthy level of sugar and fats. Likewise, fruit may fill you up and leave you not craving more food for longer than a biscuit with equal calories 一 meaning, overall, you eat less. Simply counting calories, while useful for weight loss, doesn7 t take into account

7、your intake of good fats, carbohydrates, and proteins - things that your body needs. So, if you re trying to stick to a low-carb diet, just looking at numbers of calories on a menu won t be that useful. So, always be mindful that what you re eating is part of a healthy balanced diet.二、词汇表peak巅峰in sh

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9、问题。1. What is the NHS s recommended calorie intake for male adults?2. What is the NHS s recommended calorie intake for female adults?3. According to experts, what should you do to lose weight?4. What are the potential differences between 200 calories of fresh fruit and 200 calories of junk food?5. W

10、hat does calorie counting not take into account?2.选择意思恰当的单词或词组来完成下列句子。1. r m reallychocolate. I just can, t stop thinking about it!cravingintakegulletripped2. Derek7 s going on a diet to before the summer.weight leveldrop a few poundsjunk foodbalanced diet3. He s such a gym . He only goes there to l

11、ook good, not be healthy.donkeyrabbitbunnyowl4. No thanks, I don t want any cake. That main course .consumedfilled me uplooked rippedcraved5. Sandra only eats meals cooked from fresh ingredients. She hatespeakin shapegym bunnyjunk food【参考答案】1 .阅读课文并回答问题。1. What is the NHS s recommended calorie intak

12、e for male adults?The NHS recommends 2,500 calories per day for male adults, in general.2. What is the NHS s recommended calorie intake for female adults?The NHS recommends 2r000 calories per day for female adults, in general.3. According to experts, what should you do to lose weight?You should eat

13、fewer calories than the recommended daily number and increase levels of physical activity.4. What are the potential differences between 200 calories of fresh fruit and 200 calories of junk food?Fruit contains things like vitamin Cf while junk food could contain high levels of fat and sugars. Fruit m

14、ay also leave you feeling full for longer.5. What does calorie counting not take into account?It doesn t take into account your body s nutritional needs.2 .选择意思恰当的单词或词组来完成下列句子。1. F m really craving chocolate. I just can t stop thinking about it!2. Derek7 s going on a diet to drop a few pounds before the summer.3. He s such a gym bunny. He only goes there to look good, not be healthy.4. No thanks, I don t want any cake. That main course filled me up.5. Sandra only eats meals cooked from fresh ingredients. She hates junk food.