Question

A smart diet, a healthy life

No matter how old your kids are, you can take steps to improve a healthy diet and to encourage good eating habits.

Tip One: Family Meals

Family meals are nice for both parents and kids. Children like to guess what they are going to have and parents get the chance to introduce new foods to children. Parents can also use the mealtime as a chance to talk with their kids about their life.

Tip Two: Healthy Snacks(零食)

   Kids, especially younger ones, will eat mostly what can get at home. That’s why it’s important to have enough healthy snacks, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, yogurt and whole-grain biscuits.

Tip Three: Being a Good Example

The best way for you to encourage healthy eating is to eat well yourself. Kids will follow the

lead of the adults they see every day. By eating fruits and vegetables and avoiding fast food and sweet drinks, you are sending the right message.

Tip Four: No Shouts about Food

Parents might find themselves shouting at children to get them to have healthy foods in front of them. This in fact can make children dislike what they are asked to eat. You need to work a bit on different cooking methods(方式，方法).

Tip Five: Get Kids Included(参与)

  Most kids will enjoy making the decision about food. Talk to them about making choices and planning a healthy meal. It can help them to make good decisions on their own about the foods they want to eat.

46. What is the author’s attitude(态度) toward snacks?

A. Snacks shouldn’t be eaten.

B. Healthy snacks can be accepted.

C. Kids can only have snacks at home.

D. It’s not necessary to have snacks at home.

47. The best way for parents to encourage a healthy diet is ________.

A. to have family meals  B. to eat healthy snacks

C. to be a good example   D. to get kids included

48. What does the underlined phrase “ the right message” mean?

A. Being a good cook.  B. Healthy eating

C. Eating fast food.    D. Cooking at home.

49. According to Tip Four, what should parents do if kids refuse to eat healthy food?

A. Explain how healthy it is.

B. Try cooking it in a different way

C. Never cook the same food.

D.  Ask kids to get used to its taste.

50. Why should parents get kids included when they make the decision about food?

A. To let kids eat anything they like.

B. To help kids become a wonderful cook.

C. To help kids make good choices by themselves.

D.To set a good example of eating healthy food.

Answer 1

BCBBC