The advantages of Eating Fruits & Vegetables

Vegetables and fruit are good for your health because of a lot of vitamins, nutrients(矿物质) and fiber（纤维）in them. Fruits and vegetables are regarded as a healthy diet without adding chemicals or additives（添加剂） for carrying or storing foods. The United States Department of Agriculture suggests eating plenty of fruits and vegetables every day to get the advantages of eating a healthy diet.

Disease Prevention

The United States Department of Agriculture tells that eating fruits and vegetables helps fight strokes, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Because of the potassium in fruits and vegetables, they can prevent the risk of developing kidney stones. The fiber in fruits and vegetables helps the body fight against coronary heart disease.

Idea Health

Since fruits and vegetables add to a balanced and healthy diet, eating these will help you with your idea. The vitamins in fruits and vegetables helps fight depress（沮丧）, according to the Mental Health Foundation. Vitamin B and folic acid found in some vegetables and bananas help you to relax. Eating fruits and vegetables can also help improve memory.

Healthy Weight

Eating fruits and vegetables helps you have a healthy weight. Fruits and vegetables naturally include less energy than other foods, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The fiber and water in the fruits and vegetables make you feel that you are full, so you will not feel that you have to eat more food.

1.According to the passage, how many things are included in the vegetables and fruit?

A．3                B．4                C．5                D．6

2.What kind of fruit should you eat if you were stressed out?

A．Vitamin           B．Folic acid          C．Bananas           D．Apples

3.Which of the following is not disease?

A．Potassium         B．Strokes           C．Cardiovascular      D．Type 2 diabetes

4.The United States Department of Agriculture suggests that_____.

A．eating plenty of fruits and vegetables every day instead of having food.

B．eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is good for helping fight disease.

C．eating some vegetables and bananas help you to relax.

D．eating fruits and vegetables helps you have a healthy weight.

5.According to the passage, eating plenty of vegetables and fruit can’t____.

A．prevent disease                        B．improve memory

C．help you have a healthy weight             D．let you want to eat more food

 

The advantages of Eating Fruits & Vegetables
Vegetables and fruit are good for your health because of a lot of vitamins, nutrients(矿物质) and fiber（纤维）in them. Fruits and vegetables are regarded as a healthy diet without adding chemicals or additives（添加剂） for carrying or storing foods. The United States Department of Agriculture suggests eating plenty of fruits and vegetables every day to get the advantages of eating a healthy diet.
Disease Prevention
The United States Department of Agriculture tells that eating fruits and vegetables helps fight strokes, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Because of the potassium in fruits and vegetables, they can prevent the risk of developing kidney stones. The fiber in fruits and vegetables helps the body fight against coronary heart disease.
Idea Health
Since fruits and vegetables add to a balanced and healthy diet, eating these will help you with your idea. The vitamins in fruits and vegetables helps fight depress（沮丧）, according to the Mental Health Foundation. Vitamin B and folic acid found in some vegetables and bananas help you to relax. Eating fruits and vegetables can also help improve memory.
Healthy Weight
Eating fruits and vegetables helps you have a healthy weight. Fruits and vegetables naturally include less energy than other foods, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The fiber and water in the fruits and vegetables make you feel that you are full, so you will not feel that you have to eat more food.
【小题1】According to the passage, how many things are included in the vegetables and fruit?

A．3

B．4

C．5

D．6

【小题2】What kind of fruit should you eat if you were stressed out?

A．Vitamin

B．Folic acid

C．Bananas

D．Apples

【小题3】Which of the following is not disease?

A．Potassium

B．Strokes

C．Cardiovascular

D．Type 2 diabetes

【小题4】The United States Department of Agriculture suggests that_____.

A．eating plenty of fruits and vegetables every day instead of having food.

B．eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is good for helping fight disease.

C．eating some vegetables and bananas help you to relax.

D．eating fruits and vegetables helps you have a healthy weight.

【小题5】According to the passage, eating plenty of vegetables and fruit can’t____.

A．prevent disease	B．improve memory
C．help you have a healthy weight	D．let you want to eat more food

A smart diet, a healthy life
No matter how old your kids are, you can take steps to improve a healthy diet and to encourage good eating habits.
Tip One: Family Meals
Family meals are nice for both parents and kids. Children like to guess what they are going to have and parents get the chance to introduce new foods to children. Parents can also use the mealtime as a chance to talk with their kids about their life.
Tip Two: Healthy Snacks(零食)
Kids, especially younger ones, will eat mostly what can get at home. That’s why it’s important to have enough healthy snacks, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, yogurt and whole-grain biscuits.
Tip Three: Being a Good Example
The best way for you to encourage healthy eating is to eat well yourself. Kids will follow the
lead of the adults they see every day. By eating fruits and vegetables and avoiding fast food and sweet drinks, you are sending the right message.
Tip Four: No Shouts about Food
Parents might find themselves shouting at children to get them to have healthy foods in front of them. This in fact can make children dislike what they are asked to eat. You need to work a bit on different cooking methods(方式，方法).
Tip Five: Get Kids Included(参与)
Most kids will enjoy making the decision about food. Talk to them about making choices and planning a healthy meal. It can help them to make good decisions on their own about the foods they want to eat.
【小题1】What is the author’s attitude(态度) toward snacks?

A．Snacks shouldn’t be eaten.

B．Healthy snacks can be accepted.

C．Kids can only have snacks at home.

D．It’s not necessary to have snacks at home.

【小题2】The best way for parents to encourage a healthy diet is ________.

A．to have family meals	B．to eat healthy snacks
C．to be a good example	D．to get kids included

【小题3】What does the underlined phrase “ the right message” mean?

A．Being a good cook.

B．Healthy eating

C．Eating fast food.

D．Cooking at home.

【小题4】According to Tip Four, what should parents do if kids refuse to eat healthy food?

A．Explain how healthy it is.	B．Try cooking it in a different way
C．Never cook the same food.	D．Ask kids to get used to its taste.

【小题5】Why should parents get kids included when they make the decision about food?

A．To let kids eat anything they like.

B．To help kids become a wonderful cook.

C．To help kids make good choices by themselves.

D．To set a good example of eating healthy food.

Do you know that colorful fruits and vegetables are good for your health? Their natural colors help protect your body from disease. Think about the colors of the food: the red of tomatoes, the orange of carrots, the green of kiwi fruit(猕猴桃), and the purple of grapes.

You can enjoy eating fruits and vegetables of all colors: green, yellow, orange, red, blue, purple and white. Each color has something unique(独一无二的) and important for good health. They work together to protect your body.

Scientists have surprisingly discovered the benefits of colorful fruits and vegetables. The list below shows the benefits of some colors in fruits and vegetables.

Red gives you a healthy heart. It can reduce the risk of heart disease. Red helps prevent cancer. It helps improve your memory, too.

Yellow and orange give you a healthy immune system(免疫系统). They are also good for your eyes. They help prevent blindness in the old.

White can keep cholesterol(胆固醇) at a lower level.

Green helps prevent cancer. It is good for your eyes. It also gives you strong bones and teeth.

Blue and purple help protect your memory as you grow old. They also help fight cancer and heart disease.

So when you buy or eat fruits and vegetables, remember: the more colors, the better!

1.______different colors of fruits and vegetables are mentioned in the passage.

A．Four             B．Five              C．Six               D．Seven

2.The underlined word “benefits” in the passage means “_______”.

A．益处             B．危害             C．营养             D．后果

3.Daniel has poor eyesight. _____ fruits and vegetables are good for him.

A．Red, yellow and orange

B．White, green and blue

C．Yellow, green and orange

D．Blue, red and white

4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Keeping cholesterol at a lower level is good for your health.

B．The more colorful fruit and vegetables you eat, the better it will be for your health.

C．Red fruits and vegetables will cause heart diseases.

D．Blue, purple and red fruits and vegetables are good for your memory.