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垃圾食品
junk food
This nutrient helps build and repair muscles. It is found in eggs, lean meat, nuts and beans. Spell it.
protein
Sarah feels tired every afternoon. Which snack should she choose?
A) Potato chips B) Candy bar C) Nuts D) Soda
C) nuts
“I am red or blue, small and round. I protect your brain from stress. Antioxidants are my superpower. What am I?”
blueberries or pomegranates
Odd One Out:
Look at these four foods: blueberries, nuts, potato chips, pomegranate. One is NOT a superfood. Which one, and why?
Potato chips (it is junk food; the others are superfoods mentioned in the article)
balanced diet
This type of food gives emotional comfort but is often unhealthy. Junk food is a false one of these. Spell the two-word phrase.
comfort food
Tom feels anxious before exams. Which food helps beat anxiety?
A) Blueberries B) French fries C) Processed grains D) Sugary drinks
A) blueberries
“This nutrient is vital for healthy brain functioning and reduces depression symptoms. It is found in one type of seafood mentioned in the article. Name the nutrient AND the food.”
Fatty acids and salmon
Analogy (Complete the sentence):
“Blueberries are to antioxidants as salmon is to ____________.”
Fatty acids (or omega-3)
饱和脂肪
saturated fat
This essential nutrient is found in whole grains, nuts, and natural water. It is good for your body. Spell it.
mineral
Alex has been eating a “superfood bowl” every day for lunch: quinoa (whole grain), walnuts, dried blueberries, and a small piece of salmon. However, he says he feels tired and has gained 2 kg in two weeks. What is the most likely reason?
A) He is eating too much sugar from the dried blueberries.
B) He is eating too many calories from nuts and salmon.
C) He needs to add more junk food for energy.
D) He is not eating enough carbohydrates.
B) He is eating too many calories from nuts and salmon.
(Reason: Nuts and salmon are calorie-dense; the article warns that nuts are high in calories. Even superfoods can lead to weight gain if portions are large. A is less likely because dried blueberries have sugar, but not the main cause; C and D are wrong.)
“A student wrote: ‘Nuts are a perfect superfood because they are low in calories and high in protein, healthy fats, and fiber.’ One part is wrong. What is the mistake, and the correct information?”
Mistake: “low in calories” → Actually high in calories
Explain the connection between “high sugar intake” and “bipolar disorder” in ONE complete sentence, using a cause-effect connective (e.g., because, therefore, as a result).
Example answer: “High sugar intake may trigger bipolar disorder because it negatively affects brain function.”
paragraph 2 says high intake of sugar may trigger bipolar disorder.
dietary fiber
antioxidant
膳食纤维
抗氧化剂
This word describes the feeling that everything is too much to deal with. It appears in paragraph 1 of the article. Spell it.
overwhelmed
Maria has bipolar disorder and wants to improve her mood and focus.
She currently eats:
breakfast – sugary cereal with whole milk;
lunch – white bread sandwich with ham and cheese, plus a soda;
dinner – fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy;
snacks – potato chips and cookies.
She decides to make only ONE change based on the article. Which change would have the biggest positive impact on her mental health?
A) Replace the sugary cereal with oatmeal and blueberries.
B) Replace the soda with diet soda.
C) Replace the fried chicken with grilled salmon.
D) Replace the potato chips with nuts.
A) Replace the sugary cereal with oatmeal and blueberries.
(Reason: The article emphasizes that high sugar intake may trigger bipolar disorder and that superfoods like blueberries protect brain cells. Breakfast is the first meal; reducing sugar and adding antioxidants early in the day is a significant change. While C is also good, it's one meal. A addresses both reducing sugar and adding superfoods at the start of the day, which can influence mood throughout the day.)
“Name two foods from the article that give you antioxidants, vitamins, AND protect brain cells.”
Blueberries and pomegranates
Fact or Fiction? (Correct the false statement):
The following statement is FALSE. Change ONE word to make it TRUE.
“Nuts are a superfood, but they are very low in calories, so you can eat as many as you want.”
Change “low” to “high” → “Nuts are a superfood, but they are very high in calories, so you can eat as many as you want.” (Also accept changing “can” to “cannot” if they prefer, but the article focuses on calorie density.) Suggested full correction: “Nuts are high in calories, so you should watch your intake.”
焦虑症
抑郁症
双相情感障碍
anxiety
depression
bipolar disorder
This red fruit is full of antioxidants. You can drink it as juice. Spell its name.
pomegranate
Scenario:
Leo is 14 years old. He read the article “Eat Well for Good Mood” and decided to completely change his diet. Before, he ate a typical diet: white bread with jam for breakfast, chips and soda at lunch, and fried chicken with white rice for dinner. Now he eats:
Breakfast: A bowl of whole grain oats with fresh blueberries and a handful of walnuts
Lunch: Grilled salmon with quinoa and steamed beans
Dinner: A small portion of nuts and a pomegranate (because he wants to “keep dinner light”)
After two weeks, Leo reports:
“I feel less anxious, and I can focus better in class. But I also feel very tired in the afternoon, my stomach sometimes hurts, and I have gained 1.5 kg. I don’t understand – I’m eating superfoods!”
Using knowledge from the article AND basic IGCSE Biology (digestion, energy balance, blood sugar regulation), what is the most likely explanation and the best scientific advice?
A) Leo is eating too much protein, which slows down digestion. He should replace salmon with white fish and add white bread for quick energy.
B) Leo’s diet lacks complex carbohydrates in the evening and has too many calories from nuts. His afternoon tiredness may be due to low blood sugar after a light dinner, and the weight gain is from the high-calorie nuts. He needs a balanced dinner with vegetables and a source of complex carbohydrates (e.g., sweet potato) and should reduce nuts to a small handful.
C) Leo’s symptoms are caused by antioxidants damaging his stomach lining. He should stop eating blueberries and pomegranates immediately.
D) Leo is not eating enough junk food. The article says junk foods are “false comfort foods,” but comfort is still important. He should add one soda per day to improve his energy.
B)
IGCSE Biology link:
Blood sugar regulation: A light dinner (just nuts + pomegranate) provides little carbohydrate. Nuts are high in fat/protein, which are digested slowly. By afternoon the next day, his blood glucose may drop (hypoglycemia-like symptoms: tiredness, possible stomach discomfort from fat).
Energy balance: Nuts are calorie-dense. A small handful ~30g (~180 kcal). If he eats “a small portion” but possibly a large handful (e.g., 80g = ~480 kcal), plus salmon (high in healthy fats) and quinoa, his total calories may exceed expenditure → weight gain.
Digestion: High fat + high fiber (quinoa, beans, nuts) can cause temporary digestive discomfort for some people.
Why other options are wrong:
A: Protein does not “slow digestion” dramatically; white bread is not recommended for stable energy.
C: No scientific basis; antioxidants do not damage the stomach lining.
D: Contradicts the article’s clear advice to avoid junk food.
“Recommend TWO different foods to help with focus AND anxiety. For each, name one key nutrient responsible.”
Any valid pair from the article: e.g., blueberries+antioxidants,
nuts+vitamin E,
salmon+fatty acids, etc.
Design Your Smart Snack:
A student says: “After school, I feel tired and moody. I want a snack that will help me focus on my homework and not make me feel guilty.”
Using the article, name two ingredients you would put in a snack, explain what nutrient each provides, and state how that nutrient helps with focus or mood. Your snack must be realistic and not include junk food.
Example answer (full):
Ingredient 1: Blueberries – provide antioxidants – protect brain cells from stress and help with focus.
Ingredient 2: A small handful of nuts – provide vitamin E and healthy fats – help beat anxiety and stay focused.
(Accept other valid combinations: salmon+beans, pomegranate+whole grains, etc. Must name two ingredients, two nutrients, and two effects.)