Lesson 12 - Health
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This page: Read tips for losing weight and answer questions with sentences using "should" or "shouldn't."

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1. Eat low-fat AND low-calorie foods. Many "diet" foods are low in fat but high in calories.
2. Limit your "liquid calories." Sodas and sugary drinks have a lot of calories and don't fill you up because they are liquid.
3. Cook! When you cook you see what the food contains and you can limit fat.
4. Eat at least five servings of fruits or vegetables a day.
5. Have fruit for dessert instead of a fatty dessert.
6. Don't "diet." A "diet" is a temporary change. To stay healthy you need to make a permanent change in the way you eat.
7. Exercise three or four times per week for 30-60 minutes. Exercise is the most important part of a healthy life style. Walking is simple and it's great exercise. It's a good idea to consult your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine.
8. If you don't have much time for exercise, use the stairs at work instead of the elevator.
Read the list of weight loss tips above and write sentences using should or shouldn't according to the article's advice.
examples
eat low-fat foods
eat high-fat foods
Describe what you should do and what you have to do to stay healthy.
example I should walk in the evenings for exercise. I have to stop smoking. I should eat more fruits and vegetables. etc.
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