Food: balanced meals and healthy eating habits

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avoid skipping meals

не пропускать приёмы пищи

to make sure that you do not miss breakfast, lunch, or dinner

Packing lunch helps me avoid skipping meals when I have a busy school day.

I avoided skipping meals on our trip by checking where we could stop for food.

check the ingredients

проверять состав продукта

to read the list of substances used to make a food product

I check the ingredients before buying an unfamiliar snack to see what is in it.

My brother checked the ingredients because he wanted to know whether the sauce contained mushrooms.

choose nutritious food

выбирать питательную пищу

syn:

choose nourishing food

to select meals or ingredients that provide substances your body needs

For our picnic, we chose nutritious food, including fruit, wholegrain bread and bean salad.

At lunchtime, I try to choose nutritious food, such as a sandwich with vegetables and a filling I enjoy.

cut down on sugar

сократить потребление сахара

syn:

reduce your sugar intake

opp:

consume more sugar

to consume smaller amounts of a sweet substance often added to food and drinks

I am trying to cut down on sugar by choosing water instead of fizzy drinks.

I cut down on sugar by gradually adding less to my tea.

develop healthy eating habits

формировать здоровые пищевые привычки

opp:

develop unhealthy eating habits

to establish regular ways of choosing and consuming food that support good health

Cooking together can help children develop healthy eating habits by introducing a variety of foods.

I developed healthy eating habits gradually, starting with packing a proper lunch for school.

eat in moderation

have a proper breakfast

have a sweet tooth

keep hydrated

maintain a balanced diet

make healthier choices

watch portion sizes