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Simon: I’ve been living in this country for more than seven years, but I don’t yet understand why there is so much talk about nutrition as a growing science.
Tom (his American friend): Americans want to be healthy. But most of us have no understanding of 1_______.
Simon: Whenever I see my family doctor, he advises me to stick to a low cholesterol diet.
Tom: And do you follow his advice?
Simon: It’s hard to stick to a diet with my busy schedule.
Tom: For your health, it is very important to get 2_______.
Simon: What is a balanced diet?
Tom: Adults can get a balanced diet by including foods from the four main food groups. These are: 3_______ (milk, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy foods); the meat group (meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and meat alternates such as beans, lentils, and nuts); the bread group (bread, cereals, noodles etc.); and the vegetable and fruit group.
Simon: 4_______?
Tom: Absolutely. By eating enough dairy foods and meat alternates, people can get essential proteins.
Simon: What about the nutritional value of canned vegetables that we buy at the supermarket?
Tom: The nutritional difference depends more on how vegetables are prepared than on whether they are bought fresh or canned.
Simon: I wonder how knowledgeable you are. You could become a professional dietitian.
Tom: It’s just my hobby to read about food and health.
Simon: I was told to avoid such foods as bread or potatoes. What’s your view?
Tom: By avoiding bread and potatoes you cut out several B vitamins, vitamin C and other nutrients.
Simon: Are extra vitamin dosages useful?
Tom: You shouldn’t take more vitamins than the body needs.
Simon: Thank you for your valuable information.
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a balanced diet
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Can people who don’t eat meat or fish stay healthy
