Daily Life - Junk Food (C0200)

A:	I'm hungry, let's grab a bite to eat.

B:	Sure! How about we go home and prepare a couple of sandwiches?

A:	Nah! Let's go get a burger and fries.

B:	All you ever do is have unhealthy fast food Pizza, fries, burgers and hot dogs! You have to start eating better!

A:	What are you talking about? I have salads sometimes.

B:	Yeah right! I'm serious! You should also cut down on your sugar intake as well. You drink carbonated drinks that are high in fructose syrup! It's really not healthy!

A:	Fine! I'll start drinking and having home cooked meals that are low in fat. Are you happy now?

B:	It's a start, but I'll be happy when I see you stick to your promise!

Key Vocabulary

grab a bite		get food that can be eaten quickly
all you ever do		something frequently done
cut down		reduce the amount taken or used
how about		what do you think
stick to		continue doing (something)

Calorie		a unit of energy
Saturated Fat		A fat that consists of triglycerides containing only saturated fatty acid radicals.
Fiber		An indigestible portion of plant foods having two main components
Serving		A specific amount or portion of food or liquids
Obese		condition of having excess body fat,to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life