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Track 8. Read and listen to the text.

A balanced diet

Nowadays, doctors are worried because teenagers eat a lot of junk food, like crisps and sweets,

and a lot of fast food, like hamburgers and pizzas.

Most teenagers don't eat healthy food.

These children often have health problems.

Eating a balanced diet means choosing different food and drinks from all the food groups.

We should choose food with a lot of vitamins and minerals, such as fresh food, vegetables, meat and fish.

This type of food is healthy and has few calories.

We should eat healthy food because it is good for us.

We need it for shiny hair and strong bones.

We need it to grow tall and feel good.

Milk, cheese and yogurt are also important because there is calcium in them.

You should eat and drink these to have strong bones and strong teeth.

Meat, beans, fish and nuts give your body iron and protein.

They make your muscles strong.

We must eat a healthy and balanced diet for a healthy and long life.