What are some examples of foods mentioned in the text that are beneficial for overall health?

• Processed foods

• Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins

• Fast food, sugary snacks, fried foods

• Dairy products, red meat, sugary beverages

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Comprehending a text

Why is a balanced diet important for maintaining good health and well-being?

• It helps in weight management

• It provides essential nutrients

• It boosts the immune system

• It improves mental health

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Comprehending a text

According to the passage, what are the potential health effects of consuming processed foods high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats?

• Weight loss and improved energy levels

• Increased risk of health issues

• Enhanced cognitive function

• Stronger immune system

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Understanding different points of view

How can processed foods high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats contribute to the development of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes?

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Citing textual evidence

Why is it important to be mindful of food choices according to the passage?

• To impress others with our food choices

• To follow the latest food trends

• To maintain a healthy and balanced diet

• To eat as much as we want without consequences

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Comprehending a text

Match the following words with their definition.

• approve (V)

• is pertaining to being hypersensitive.

• insect (N)

• is a type of very small animal with six legs.

• grains (N)

• means to agree with.

• allergic (Adj)

• are small hard seeds of food plants such as wheat, rice, etc.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Complete the following sentences with a word from the list. There TWO extra.

Public health campaigns aim to educate the ​ (a)   about the benefits of a balanced diet.

Hamad decided to adopt a balanced diet to ​ (b)   and improve his overall health.

Research studies consistently ​ (c)   that a diet can have positive effects on heart health.

• population
• lose weight
• claim
• reduces
• tax

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Match the boldfaced word with its synonyms.

1. Salim realized he needed to get rid of his habit of late-night eating to achieve his fitness goals.

• remove

• keep

• preserve

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Match the boldfaced word with its synonyms.

1. Hoor decided not to let the slow progress discourage her on her weight loss journey.

• encourage

• inspire

• stop

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Match the boldfaced word with its synonyms.

1. Mitha noticed that her new diet positively affected her energy levels and overall well-being.

• changed

• preserved

• maintained

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4