Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match each word with its definition.
Exercise 2: Exam preparation
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
Guía breve para planificar un menú semanal equilibrado
Fill in the gaps: suplementos, equilibrado, carbohidratos, calorías, fibra, régimen, para diabéticos, grasa, proteínas
(Brief guide to planning a balanced weekly menu)
Cada vez más empresas publican en la intranet una guía práctica para organizar el menú semanal y comer mejor, especialmente si se pasan muchas horas sentados. La recomendación principal es que el plato sea : la mitad de verduras, una ración de y una porción de integrales. Para favorecer la digestión, se aconseja incluir a diario y limitar la y los productos muy procesados. Si vas a hacer un , conviene evitar las “dietas milagro” y planificar compras sencillas: lentejas, judías blancas, calabacín, fruta de temporada y lácteos sin azúcar añadido.
La guía también recuerda que no es necesario contar todo el tiempo, pero sí revisar etiquetas al elegir snacks o . En casos concretos (por ejemplo, una dieta ), se recomienda pedir cita con tu médica o con una dietista-nutricionista para ajustar cantidades y horarios. El objetivo no es comer perfecto, sino mantener hábitos que ayuden al metabolismo y que puedas sostener en semanas con reuniones, viajes o cenas con amigos.More and more companies publish a practical guide on the intranet to help employees plan a weekly menu and eat better, especially if they spend many hours sitting. The main recommendation is that the plate be balanced: half vegetables, one portion of protein (legumes, fish, eggs or lean meat) and one serving of whole-grain carbohydrates. To aid digestion, it is recommended to include fiber daily and to limit fat and highly processed foods. If you plan to follow a diet, avoid “miracle diets” and keep your shopping list simple: lentils, white beans, zucchini, seasonal fruit and unsweetened dairy products.
The guide also reminds readers that it isn’t necessary to count calories all the time, but it is useful to check labels when choosing snacks or supplements. In specific cases (for example, a diet for people with diabetes), it is recommended to make an appointment with your doctor or with a registered dietitian to adjust portions and meal times. The goal is not to eat perfectly, but to keep habits that help your metabolism and that you can maintain during weeks with meetings, travel or dinners with friends.
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¿Qué indica el texto que debe contener un plato equilibrado y qué alimentos propone para facilitar la compra semanal?
(What does the text say a balanced plate should contain, and what foods does it suggest to make weekly shopping easier?)
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¿En qué casos aconseja el texto consultar a un profesional y por qué es recomendable hacerlo?
(In which cases does the text recommend consulting a professional, and why is that recommended?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio fragment and indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
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(The speaker is trying to follow a diet intended to control blood sugar.) |
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(At the office she usually eats meat as the main dish, for example beef sirloin.) |
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(She has decided to take a supplement to get more vitamins.) |
Exercise 4: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 5: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Hola, Sofía. Soy Laura, tu nutricionista. Te mando una idea de menú para esta semana: más fibra (lentejas o garbanzos), verduras como calabacín y fruta (por ejemplo kiwi o piña). Para la cena, mejor proteínas ligeras y pocos carbohidratos. Evita ultraprocesados para no aumentar las calorías y la grasa.
¿Tomas lácteos? ¿Tienes alguna alergia (por ejemplo, al marisco)? Si quieres, mañana en consulta te lo explico y te lo dejo por escrito.
Hi, Sofía. I’m Laura, your nutritionist. I’m sending you a menu idea for this week: more fiber (lentils or chickpeas), vegetables like zucchini and fruits (for example kiwi or pineapple). For dinner, opt for light proteins and fewer carbohydrates. Avoid ultra-processed foods so you don’t increase calories and fat.
Do you consume dairy? Do you have any allergies (for example, to shellfish)? If you want, I can explain it in tomorrow’s consultation and leave it for you in writing.
Useful phrases:
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En general, mi dieta diaria es... pero me cuesta...
(In general, my daily diet is... but I find it hard to...)
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¿Podrías adaptármelo por escrito a...?
(Could you adapt it in writing to...?)
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Sí, tomo lácteos / No los tomo; prefiero que los sustituyas por...
(Yes, I consume dairy / I don’t consume dairy; I’d prefer you substitute them with...)
Tomo lácteos en poca cantidad (yogur natural). No tengo alergia al marisco, aunque casi no lo como. Por las mañanas suelo desayunar pan; ¿me lo podrías sugerir por algo con menos carbohidratos? Si me lo explicas mañana en consulta, ¿me lo puedes dejar también por escrito para seguirlo en casa?
Hi Laura, thanks for the message. My diet is generally balanced, but at lunchtime I sometimes eat out for work and end up having fast food. I agree with adding more fiber: I can eat lentils or chickpeas 2–3 times a week and add zucchini to dinners.
I consume dairy in small amounts (natural yogurt). I’m not allergic to shellfish, although I hardly ever eat it. In the mornings I usually have bread for breakfast; could you suggest something with fewer carbohydrates? If you explain it to me tomorrow in the consultation, could you also leave it in writing so I can follow it at home?