Food is more than just fuel
1. Look at the title of the lesson and say what you think it means and whether you agree with the
saying.
2. Look at the words in the box and put them into the correct categories. The number in brackets
indicates how many words there should be in each category.
carbohydrate
VITAMINS & OTHER NUTRIENTS
HORMONES (3) magnesium
MINERALS (5) (3)
melatonin
vitamin C fat dopamine
potassium
iron
protein
serotonin
zinc
3. Read the descriptions of foods and guess what they are.
A. This fruit is a great snack, especially before workouts, as it has carbohydrates which are a source of
energy. It’s rich in potassium which is necessary for healthy blood pressure. It’s not common for
people to be intolerant to it so it’s safe even for babies.
B. It’s a delicious treat full of nutrients. It contains fat which gives you energy and it is good for those
who have a low level of iron. Additionally, it provides magnesium and zinc. It helps increase the
level of dopamine and serotonin, making people feel happy and relaxed. People often include it as a
dessert in their balanced diet.
C. It is a well-known meat that is easy to digest. It contains a lot of protein and zinc. If a person
consumes a lot of it, the body produces serotonin and melatonin and it helps improve mood and
regulate sleep.
4. Look at the texts in ex. 3 again and find the words and phrases for the meanings below.
A. have inside D. healthy eating plan
B. process food in stomach (v) E. eat or drink
C. not able to process food without negative F. packed with
health effects
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Food is more than just fuel
5. Complete the task below.
Name at least one…
A. …food that people might be intolerant to.
B. …vitamin that strawberries, lemons and oranges are rich in.
C. ...meal a person with a balanced diet might have.
D. …consequence of consuming drinks that contain a lot of caffeine.
E. ...drink that helps digest food.
6. Look at the health aspects and say how much food influences them in your experience. Give
examples.
EXAMPLE: I’ve noticed that when I eat nuts, which contain healthy fat, zinc and other nutrients,
I can think more clearly.
creativity productivity and
mood sleep
and thinking energy levels
7. Watch a video [https://youtu.be/n804iflkIGw] and say which two foods that are mentioned in the
video improve sleep and which two worsen it.
8. Watch the video again and correct one incorrect word in each sentence.
A. It’s more likely the combination of food you eat (e.g. at Thanksgiving) is what really makes you
tired.
B. Kiwis help our brain produce melatonin.
C. Tart cherries are known for their sweet taste.
D. Hot milk not only helps you relax but produces melatonin.
E. Fatty fish is especially good for people in winter when many lack iron.
F. It’s clear why rice helps people sleep better.
G. You should talk to a doctor before you make serious changes to your sleep.
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Food is more than just fuel
9. Choose one of the options to complete the statements. Give reasons for your choice.
• The video was/wasn’t informative for me.
• I have/have never observed the effect that the foods mentioned in
the video have on the quality of my sleep.
• People today are very concerned/don’t care enough about their
dietary habits.
• Learning about a balanced diet is quite easy/challenging.
10. Look at the boxes and discuss the questions.
gluten-free zero-fat lactose-free non-GMO organic
• Have you noticed this information on food packages? What types of products typically have them?
• Do you buy products with these labels? Why/Why not?
• Do you read the ingredients on food packages? If yes, what specific information do you focus on?
11. Choose the food philosophy you agree with most or create your own statement. Explain your choice.
• It’s best to eat everything you want but in moderation.
• Your body usually tells you what it requires by giving you certain food desires. You just have to
learn to listen to it.
• You are what you eat.
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