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Listening


                    Think and Act
                  “Health is wealth”  is a well-accepted  saying. Think of the factors
                  affecting our health and list them below.

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                    Study Time
                                Curriculum Development Centre
                  a.  Listen to the description about nutrition and answer the
                      following questions.
                      i.  What is called the cornerstone of good health?

                      ii.  How is the energy we get from food measured?
                      iii.  Why does our body need calories?

                      iv.  How many calories does an average person require every day?
                      v.  Name any three factors that our calorie intake should be based on.

              b.  Listen to the description again and match the information  in the
                  table below.

                   Poor nutrition                  lead to    a cornerstone of health.
                   Good nutrition                  leads to   reduced immunity.
                   Good nutrition and regular                 balanced nutrition.
                   physical activity               works as   increased productivity.
                                                   need
                   Men generally                   work as    more calories than women.
                   Fresh fruit and vegetables


                Put into Practice

                  Listen to the description once again. Note down the important points
                  in it and develop the points into a paragraph under the topic “Good
                  Nutrition for Good Health”.









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