Daily Life - Junk Food (C0200)

A:

I'm hungry, let's grab a bite to eat.

B:

Sure! How about we go home and prepare a couple of sandwiches?

A:

Nah! Let's go get a burger and fries.

B:

All you ever do is have unhealthy fast food Pizza, fries, burgers and hot dogs! You have to start eating better!

A:

What are you talking about? I have salads sometimes.

B:

Yeah right! I'm serious! You should also cut down on your sugar intake as well. You drink carbonated drinks that are high in fructose syrup! It's really not healthy!

A:

Fine! I'll start drinking and having home cooked meals that are low in fat. Are you happy now?

B:

It's a start, but I'll be happy when I see you stick to your promise!

Key Vocabulary

grab a bite

get food that can be eaten quickly

all you ever do

something frequently done

cut down

reduce the amount taken or used

how about

what do you think

stick to

continue doing (something)

Supplementary Vocabulary

Calorie

a unit of energy

Saturated Fat

A fat that consists of triglycerides containing only saturated fatty acid radicals.

Fiber

An indigestible portion of plant foods having two main components

Serving

A specific amount or portion of food or liquids

Obese

condition of having excess body fat,to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life

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