Exercise 1: Language immersion
Instruction: Recognize the indicated vocabulary in the video and answer the questions.
| Word | Translation |
|---|---|
| La dieta mediterránea | Mediterranean diet |
| Los productos de la tierra | Products from the land |
| La carne de ave | Poultry |
| Las verduras de la huerta | Garden vegetables |
| El sistema metabólico | Metabolic system |
| Intoxicar | To intoxicate |
| El aprovechamiento | Use/utilization |
| Disfrutar | To enjoy |
| La digestión | Digestion |
| Los alimentos procesados | Processed foods |
| Recomendable para el organismo | Recommended for the body |
Comprehension questions:
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(Which foods were regularly part of the Andalusí diet besides vegetables and fruits?)
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(Why did the Andalusís avoid overeating, and how did that help digestion?)
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(What important difference is mentioned about processed foods in today’s diet?)
Exercise 2: Use the website or the reading text
Instruction: Your doctor has recommended that you improve your diet, and you are looking for a practical guide to follow a healthy eating plan.
Task: Escribe 8-10 frases explicando qué debe tener una alimentación saludable, qué alimentos comerías y por qué te ayuda a estar sano.
Use in your answer: alimentación equilibrada / nutrientes / hidratos de carbono / grasas / proteínas / vitaminas y minerales