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A New Menu for a Healthier Canteen!

Dear Students and Teachers,

Starting November 1st, our school canteen will offer a healthier menu! We're adding more (1) _______ foods, including fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. To (2) _______ better health, we will reduce high-fat foods and introduce lighter meal options with less oil and sugar.

This new menu aims (3) _______ everyone more energy and support a balanced diet. Visit the canteen to check (4) _______ the delicious new options!

Thank you for supporting a healthier lifestyle,

School Canteen Team

Grace realized her family was overeating fast food and frozen dinners, which was (1) _______. She has high blood pressure, and her doctor said she should eat less salt. Her husband has high cholesterol, and fast foods contain a lot of fat. Grace also wanted her children (2) _______ as they grew up.

Grace decided to change their diet, starting with breakfast. Before, she and her husband only had coffee, and their kids drank orange juice. By mid-morning, Grace felt tired (3) _______ she hadn't eaten. Now, she serves cereal with milk, toast, and juice. Even though she has to wake up earlier, she has more energy. Her children prefer sugary cereals, but she (4) _______ buying them.

Grace began cooking with olive oil (5) _______ has less cholesterol. (6) _______ now eats more rice, salads, and vegetables and drinks water instead of soda. Grace is happy with these changes.

1. When Julie's grandmother was 56, she had a stroke on Julie's birthday. They were at her grandmother's house, and she was cutting a cake when she suddenly dropped the knife. She said her hand and arm felt numb, so they took her to the hospital. Her left half of the body became immobile as the stroke worsened. She stayed in the hospital for several weeks. At first, she couldn't speak well and slurred her words, but after a few weeks, her speech got better. While in the hospital, a therapist helped her do exercises so her left arm and leg would not get worse.

2. When Julie's grandmother came home, she used a walker, and for the past seven years, she has used a cane. Being left-handed, she had to relearn everything with her right hand. Julie often pushes her in a wheelchair when they go shopping.

3. Her grandmother had high blood pressure and cholesterol. The stroke was caused by a blood clot in the carotid artery, which goes to the brain. Julie's dad has quit smoking and is now exercising and eating a low-fat diet to lower his risk of stroke.

1. Obesity is a frequent problem among many kids. It occurs when a child has more body fat than they need because they eat more than their body requires. This extra fat can lead to health issues as they grow up. Doctors use a metric called Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine if someone is obese. BMI compares a person's weight to their height to estimate how much body fat they have.

2. Being obese can cause health issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep problems. It can also make it difficult for kids to join physical activities or sports. Obese children might feel left out if they can't keep up with their friends.

3. There are steps kids can take to manage obesity. Eating healthier options like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is a great way to begin. These foods provide energy without adding extra fat. Regular physical activity, such as playing outdoors, walking, or biking, helps kids stay in shape and burn extra calories. Getting enough sleep is also important, as it helps the body recover and stay healthy.

4. Remember, everyone's body is different; the goal is to stay healthy, not look a certain way.