VERA 8 – Reading – 3

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It’s what you eat, not when you eat that’s important. You put on weight when you eat more calories than you burn off. But if you have a healthy breakfast, you may find that you’re not so hungry later in the day.

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A diet without meat can be very healthy, but if your diet means chips and cheese sandwiches, that’s a different matter! lf you stop eating meat and fish, it’s really important to make sure you eat other foods that will give you the protein, vitamins and minerals that you would normally get from meat.

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The best way of getting all the vitamins you need is by eating a healthy diet. And your body doesn’t only need vitamins. lt needs other important things – the proteins, fats and minerals that are found in foods such as bread, meat, cheese, fruit and vegetables.

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Eating more calories than our bodies need means we put on weight. To keep your correct weight, it’s important to eat a healthy diet and do some sports. Yoghurt, cheese and milk are an important part of a healthy diet. Choose low-fat products if you need to watch your weight.

These products contain the same vitamins and minerals as the high-fat ones do.

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Many of these products contain acids. Water or milk are the best things to drink if you want to look after your teeth.

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Eating three small meals a day and a couple of healthy snacks (such as a piece of fruit or a low-fat yoghurt) between meals, is a much better way to control your calories. And getting active is the best way to make sure you burn off as much as you take in.