TALKING ABOUT HEALTH

GUIDE N° 6: TALKING ABOUT HEALTH

DBA: Explains ideas presented in an oral or written text about topics of interest or that are familiar through the use of previous knowledge, inferences or interpretations

OBJECTIVE:

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to identify and employ expressions related to health

 

INTRODUCCIÓN (WARM UP)

Complete the health advice with the headings in the box

 

                   Fitness             Health checks               Healthy food            Hygiene

¿QUÉ VOY A APRENDER? (PRESENTATION)

What is a habit?

A habit is something that is routine to you and that you repeat, often without knowing it. Some habits are good, some are bad.

Good habits include:

·         healthy diet and exercise

·         healthy sleep habits

·         healthy relationships

·         work-life balance

·         stress management

·         Keep your hands clean.

·         Clean your teeth three times a day

·         Do lots of sport.

·         Have breakfast:

·         Plan your meals

·         Drink plenty of water

·         Take an exercise break

·         Go offline

·         Learn something new

·         Don´t smoke

·         Sleep well

·         Train your muscles

·         Head outdoors

·         Keep your balance

·         Be mindful

PRACTICO LO QUE APRENDÍ (PRACTICE)

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

 

To keep healthy you should:

·         Wash your _____________ with ___________ and water after going to the toilet.

·         Visit the ___________________ twice a year and get a new ____________ every month

·         Eat healthy food and do ___________________________ to keep _________________

·         Visit the ____________________ every six months for a check up

 

Read the text and complete it with the sentences of the previous exercise

¿QUÉ APRENDÍ? (EVALUATION)

 

A doctor is talking to her patients about nutrition. What advice does she give each person? Listen and circle the correct answer.

1.  a.  eat fewer vegetables               b.  eat less cheese                              c.  eat a lot of fat

 

2.  a.  don’t eat fish                              b.  eat more vegetables                 c.  eat more fruit

 

3.  a.  eat less meat                             b.  eat less fruit                                    c.  eat more meat

 

4.  a.  eat less bread                                   b.  eat more meat                                c.  eat less fruit

 

5.  a.  eat more eggs and cheese              b.  don’t eat cheese                              c.  eat more vegetables

 

6.  a.  eat less meat                                   b.  don’t eat chocolate                          c.  eat more vegetables

 

 

Listen and practice this dialogue.

 

A: Doctor, can you give me some suggestions on how to stay healthy?

B: Well, first of all, you need to make sure that you eat the right foods.

A: What are the best foods to eat?

B: You should emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains and protein.

A: What should I avoid?

B: You need to avoid highly fatty and greasy foods. You should also avoid too much sugar and caffeine.

A: What else is important to stay healthy?

B: You need to get plenty of exercise every day. If you smoke, you need to stop.

A: Is it OK to drink alcohol?

B: Actually, studies have shown that people who have one-half a glass of alcohol per day do better than those who don't drink.

 

Tell your partner which healthy activity you do and which you should do