Part b. Say what someone should do to change their unhealthy eating habits. E.G. You should eat fruit instead of crisps when you want a snack.

Exercise 3

Which of these people are the healthiest? Put them in order. Explain the reasons for your decision.

Jim: Job: computer programmer (sits at a desk all day)

Exercise: playing football for one and a half hours every Saturday afternoon

Smoking/drinking: drinks five cans of beer a week

Diet: eats a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables

Diana: Job: manager in advertising (has a lot of stress)

Exercise: plays squash every lunch time

Smoking/drinking: drinks half a bottle of wine per day

Diet: fast food: sandwiches, beefburgers or pizza

Nigel: Job: works in a shoe shop (standing all day, walking around the shop)

Exercise: none

Smoking/drinking: drinks ten cans of beer a week

Diet: has beefburgers or chips at lunch, salad in the evening

Anne: Job: air stewardess (on her feet most of the day, but quite often can’t sleep at night – in strange hotels around the world)

Exercise: three hours’ jogging every week

Smoking/drinking: drinks half a bottle of wine per week

Diet: not too bad, but eats quite a lot of rich, spicy foods when staying abroad; loves cake and eats two bars of chocolate per week.

Exercise 4

Answer the questions and add up your scores to see if you have a balanced diet.