Developing Healthy Eating Habits: Reading answers

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Answers 15–20

1. 15

   Paragraph I

   H: Benefits of Good Nutrition Matching headings

   Paragraph I matches H, “Benefits of Good Nutrition,” because it describes how healthy eating improves energy and immunity and lowers health risks.

   “You will have more energy and your immune system will be stronger. When you eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables you are lowering your risk of heart disease, cancers and many other serious health ailments.”

2. 16

   Paragraph II

   D: Significant Difference Matching headings

   Paragraph II matches D, “Significant Difference,” because it compares two diets and highlights their different effects on cholesterol.

   “But while those on the high-carbohydrate dairy diet experienced drops of 12 percent in their cholesterol, those on the high-protein vegan diet saw cholesterol reductions of 20 percent.”

3. 17

   Paragraph III

   A: Necessary Components Matching headings

   Paragraph III matches A, “Necessary Components,” because it identifies nuts and soy as vegetarian sources of protein and fat used in the diet.

   “So we put these foods together as protein and fat sources.”

4. 18

   Paragraph IV

   E: Health Risks Matching headings

   Paragraph IV matches E, “Health Risks,” because it explains that low-carbohydrate diets may raise the risk of coronary heart disease.

   “Low-carbohydrate diets tend to be high in fat, and this could increase your chances of developing coronary heart disease.”

5. 19

   Paragraph V

   B: Important Conclusion Matching headings

   Paragraph V matches B, “Important Conclusion,” because it concludes that calorie intake and expenditure matter more than which weight-loss plan someone follows.

   “It really comes down to calories in and calories out.”

6. 20

   Paragraph VI

   F: Moderation Is the Key! Matching headings

   Paragraph VI matches F, “Moderation Is the Key!” because it advises readers to control portion sizes and avoid eating too much.

   “If you know you tend to clean your plate, make an effort to reduce your serving size. If you're eating out or dining at a friend's house, don't be shy about asking for smaller portion sizes.”

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