11. Comment on the texts given above. Express your opinion on the subject. Act out dialogues, using new words and thematic vocabulary.

12. Prepare a report about junk food and the impact of it’s consuming. Present it in front of the group.

13. Divide your group into 2 parts. Discuss the problem of healthy meals. One group will represent the fans of junk and fast food and the other – people who prefer healthy dieting. Use as much words as your can, see the exercises above.

14. A. Study the material about junk food. Discuss it in class.

What constitutes unhealthy food may be confusing and, according to critics, includes elements of classsnobbery, cultural influence andmoraljudgement. For example, fast food in North America, such as ashamburgersandfrench friessupplied by companies likeMcDonald's,KFCandPizza Hut, are often perceived as junk food, whereas similar meals supplied by more up-market outlets such asCalifornia Pizza KitchenorNando'sare not, despite often having the same or worse nutritional content.^[1]Some foods that are considered ethnic or traditional are not generally considered junk food, such asfalafel,gyro,pakora,gyozaorchicharron, though all of these foods have little nutritional value and are usually high in fat from being fried in oil. Other foods such aswhite riceorroastpotatoesare not considered junk food despite having limited nutritional content compared to wholegrain foods. Similarly,breakfast cerealsare often regarded as healthy but may have high levels of sugar, salt and fat.

Hostess Twinkies

Some types of chips/crisps that are said to be "junk food" may actually be partially harmful because they may contain polyunsaturatedandmonounsaturated fats. It should also be understood that the detrimental effects of the empty calories may outweigh the benefits of the unsaturated fats. These foods tend to be high in sodium, which may contribute in causinghypertension(high blood pressure) in people sensitive to its effects with an existing electrolyte imbalance or inability to excrete sodium properly.

In the United Kingdom, theFood Standards Agency(FSA) do not use the term "junk food", and describe food as "HFSS" (high fat, sugar or salt) instead, based on anutrientprofiling model. They state that "HFSS foods can form part of a balanced diet, but research shows that children's diets contain too much fat (especially saturated fat), salt and sugar, and not enough fruit and vegetables."

Marketing

During 2006, in theUnited Kingdom, following a high profile media campaign by the chefJamie Oliverand a threat of court action from the National Heart Forum, the UK advertising regulator and competition authority,Ofcom, launched a consultation on advertising of foods to children. TheFood Standards Agencywas one of many respondents. As a result, a ban on advertising during children'stelevisionprograms and programs aimed at young people was announced. The ban also includes marketing usingcelebrities,cartooncharacters and health or nutrition claims.

Pregnancy

“	'You are what you eat', but in fact it may also be true that you are what your mother ate	”
—Dr Stephanie Bayol, Royal Veterinary College

Eating a poor diet when pregnant or breastfeedingmay cause long-lasting health damage, according to child, animal studies by theRoyal Veterinary Collegeand London'sWellcome Trust. The offspring of rats fed fatty,processed foodhad high levels of fat in their bloodstream and around major organs even after adolescence, animals had a raiseddiabetesrisk, even if they ate healthily.

B. Retell close to the text.