| Brian, a 7-tear-old boy, likes to have meals while watching TV. He doesn't pay attention to his food. Sometimes he forgets how full he is and eats too much. Paul is an engineer. He is so busy that he always eats in a rush. For him, eating is like a task rather than something enjoyable. Ben's parents work late at night and they can't get up early to cook breakfast for him. He sometimes goes to school without breakfast. Mr. Black has a habit of having an extra meal before going to bed. He thinks it helps him sleep well at night. Carla doesn't like drinking water. She likes Coke instead. She drinks at least five bottles a day. | A. In general, kids and teens that eat breakfast have more energy and do better in school. Without breakfast, people can get can get tired. So, try to make time for your breakfast. B. Some drinks like Coke and fruit juice are usually high in calories and sugar, which can cause weight problems. Besides, they may also bring you bad teeth. Stay away from them and drink water instead. C. It is important to have good habits of having meals, especially for children. A bad eating habit may cause serious health problems. For example, eating in front of the TV or computer often leads to mindless overeating. D. Drink water in a healthy way. The water you drink helps get rid of the waste of your body. But too much is as bad as too little. Stop drinking water 30 minutes before a meal and wait for 2 hours after a meal. E. Listen to your body. Ask yourself if you are really hungry and need more food. It actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food. Stop eating before you feel full. F. Busy people always rush through their meals, forgetting to enjoy the food and feel the taste of what is in their mouths. Take time to chew(咀嚼)your food and enjoy mealtimes. G. Don't eat too much before going to bed. Your body needs a long rest at night, including your stomach. Don't give it too much burden.(负担) |
