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Match each of the following nutrition content to its suitable description.
1. It is needed for children’s bones and teeth to grow. It is found in foods like milk, cheese, and yoghurt.

2. It is part of carbohydrate that the body can’t digest and thus keeping digestive system clean and healthy. It
is also known as part of plant-based foods (grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and beans).
3. It is a mineral that helps conduct electrical impulses throughout the body. It is mostly found in fruits such
as apricots, bananas, pineapples, and kiwi.
4. It is a substance that inhibits oxidation. It can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals.

Blueberries, strawberries, and goji berries are rich in this substance.
5. It is good to build healthy cells. But too much of it can increase risk of heart disease and develops fatty
deposits in blood vessels. Organ meats are known to be rich of this substance.

A. Fiber

B. Cholesterol
C. Calcium
D. Fiber

E. Antioxidant

Complete the following dialogue with the correct expression of asking and giving advice.

Santi : Anas, why don’t I see you often lately?
Anas : I was absent from all of the classes last week. I was not feeling so well. I lost my appetite
and barely ate anything. You know, I’m never a big eater at a first place. But since I lost
my appetite lately, I am almost never interested to eat any kind of food. (1) _____________
__________________________
Santi : Like, literally, nothing? Even your favorite seafood?
Anas : Crab is not appetizing anymore to me. I don’t understand why. (2) ____________________

__________________________?
Santi : Owh, that’s awful. If you have no appetite, it might be because your body lacks of zinc.
(3) _________________________________ to eat more wheat germ or sesame seeds.
Anas : Probably you’re right. Last time, my doctor also advised me to eat more foods with
vitamin B1. What food rich in B1 (4) _________________________________ ?

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