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 práctica para planificar una dieta semanal (centro de salud)
Fill in the gaps: equilibres, calorías, proteínas, equilibrada, hierro, fibra, lácteos, régimen, grasa, reduzcas, judías
(Practical guide to planning a weekly diet (health center))
En muchos centros de salud se recomienda planificar el menú semanal antes de hacer la compra. Una dieta no consiste en contar todo el día, sino en combinar bien los alimentos: verduras y fruta a diario, legumbres varias veces por semana y de calidad. Para que el cuerpo funcione correctamente, conviene incluir y y no abusar de la . Los pueden formar parte del menú si se toleran.
Si has decidido hacer un , el equipo de nutrición suele aconsejar que los ultraprocesados y que el plato: mitad verduras, un cuarto carbohidratos y un cuarto proteínas. Si comes fuera por trabajo, prepara un táper y elige en el restaurante opciones sencillas: lomo a la plancha, blancas o una ensalada con marisco. Si tu médico te entrega una hoja con pautas, guárdala y, si tienes dudas, llévasela en la próxima cita para que te la aclare.In many health centers, it is recommended to plan the weekly menu before doing the shopping. A balanced diet isn’t about counting calories all day, but about combining foods well: vegetables and fruit every day, legumes several times a week, and high-quality proteins. For the body to function properly, it’s advisable to include fiber and iron (for example, in lentils or chickpeas) and to avoid excessive fat. Dairy products can be part of the menu if they are tolerated.
If you’ve decided to go on a diet, the nutrition team usually advises reducing ultra-processed foods and balancing the plate: half vegetables, a quarter carbohydrates and a quarter proteins. If you eat out for work, prepare a tupperware meal and choose simple options at the restaurant: grilled loin, white beans or a salad with seafood. If your doctor gives you a sheet with guidelines, keep it and, if you have doubts, take it to your next appointment so they can clarify it for you.
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¿Qué recomendaciones ofrece el texto para planificar el menú semanal y mejorar la alimentación sin obsesionarse con las calorías?
(What recommendations does the text offer for planning the weekly menu and improving your diet without obsessing over calories?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio fragment and indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
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(She has changed her diet to control calories without losing energy at work.) |
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(Now she eats more red meat like loin or tenderloin to increase proteins.) |
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(The doctor advised her to improve her iron first with foods and fiber before taking a supplement.) |
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, Marta 😊 Soy Lucía. Al final llego el domingo y me quedo en tu casa hasta el miércoles.
Quería organizar la comida para no improvisar. Estoy intentando comer más equilibrado (más fibra y menos azúcar) porque mi padre es diabético y en casa estamos con ese tema.
¿Tú sueles desayunar y cenar en casa? Si te va bien, hacemos una lista y el lunes compramos: lentejas/garbanzos, verduras, algo de pescado… Tú dime qué te apetece y si hay algo que no comes (lácteos, marisco, etc.).
Hi, Marta 😊 I’m Lucía. I finally arrive on Sunday and I’ll stay at your place until Wednesday.
I wanted to organize the meals so we don’t have to improvise. I’m trying to eat more balanced (more fiber and less sugar) because my father is diabetic and we’re dealing with that at home.
Do you usually have breakfast and dinner at home? If it’s OK with you, let’s make a list and buy on Monday: lentils/chickpeas, vegetables, some fish… Tell me what you feel like and if there’s anything you don’t eat (dairy, shellfish, etc.).
Useful phrases:
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Podemos hacer un menú sencillo para…
(We can make a simple menu for…)
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Normalmente yo desayuno/ceno… y me viene bien…
(I usually have breakfast/dinner… and it works for me…)
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Si quieres, yo compro… y tú te encargas de…
(If you want, I’ll buy… and you can take care of…)
Te propongo este menú equilibrado para 2–3 días:
- Lunes: ensalada grande con garbanzos (mucha fibra) y fruta (kiwi o piña).
- Martes: lentejas con verduras (calabacín y zanahoria) y un poco de arroz.
- Miércoles: pescado a la plancha con verduras; si prefieres opción vegetariana, judías blancas con tomate y espinacas.
Así combinamos proteínas, carbohidratos y fibras sin añadir mucho azúcar ni calorías. No tengo problema con los lácteos, pero casi no compro marisco. Si te parece bien, el lunes compro las legumbres, la fruta y las verduras; ¿puedes traer aceite, sal y yogur? ¿Te va bien este plan?
Hi, Lucía. Perfect — see you on Sunday! I usually have breakfast and dinner at home; at midday I sometimes eat out, but I can bring a lunchbox.
I suggest this balanced menu for 2–3 days:
- Monday: big salad with chickpeas (lots of fiber) and fruit (kiwi or pineapple).
- Tuesday: lentils with vegetables (zucchini and carrot) and a little rice.
- Wednesday: grilled fish with vegetables; if you prefer a vegetarian option, white beans with tomato and spinach.
This way we combine protein, carbohydrates and fiber without adding much sugar or extra calories. I don’t mind dairy, but I hardly ever buy shellfish. If that’s OK, I’ll buy the legumes, fruit and vegetables on Monday; can you bring oil, salt and yogurt? Does this plan work for you?