English — Reading: Healthy Lifestyle — Balanced Diet and Exercise — 2nd Year Middle School — Algerian Curriculum

Reading: Healthy Lifestyle (Balanced Diet and Exercise)

Reading comprehension is an important skill in English. This lesson will help you practice reading while learning about health and fitness.

Reading Text

A Healthy Lifestyle
“Staying healthy is very important for everyone. A healthy lifestyle includes eating a balanced diet and doing regular exercise. A balanced diet means eating different types of food: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. You should eat at least five portions of fruits and vegetables every day.
Exercise is also very important. Doctors recommend at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. You can walk, run, swim, play football, or ride a bicycle. Exercise helps your heart, muscles, and bones grow strong. It also makes you feel happy and reduces stress.
Finally, getting enough sleep is essential. Teenagers need 8 to 10 hours of sleep every night. Good sleep helps you concentrate better at school and stay healthy.”

Vocabulary

balanced = متوازن
diet = نظام غذائي
exercise = تمرين رياضي
portions = حصص
physical activity = نشاط بدني
reduce stress = يقلل التوتر
concentrate = يركز

Comprehension Questions

1. What does a healthy lifestyle include?
2. How many portions of fruits and vegetables should we eat every day?
3. How much exercise do doctors recommend daily?
4. How many hours of sleep do teenagers need?
5. Why is exercise important? Give two reasons.

Exercises

1. Find words in the text that mean: (a) staying in good health (b) suggested by doctors (c) very important.
2. Write 3 sentences about your own healthy habits.
3. Create a weekly plan for healthy eating and exercise.

Check also Present Simple Tense and Vocabulary: Food and Drinks.