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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #43141 Groceries
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The text below is an educational piece on the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and understanding nutritional labels. In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.
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Maintaining  a  healthy  diet  is  crucial  for  overall  well-being  and  longevity.  When  shopping  for  groceries,  it's  essential  to  read  and  understand  nutritional  labels  to  make  informed  choices.  The  first  thing  to  look  at  is  the  serving  size,  which  can  significantly  affect  the    of  calories  and  nutrients  you  consume.  Next,  pay  attention  to  the  amount  of  saturated  fat,  as  high  levels  can  increase  your  risk  of  heart  disease.  The  label  also  lists  the    of  sugar  per  serving,  which  should  be  minimised  to  avoid  health  issues  like  diabetes.  Additionally,    fibre  are  crucial  for  gut  health  and  can  be  found  in  foods  like  whole  grains  and  vegetables.  Finally,  the  percentage  of  daily  values  gives  you  a  quick  overview  of  how  much  a  nutrient  in  a  serving  contributes  to  a    diet.  

normal equal balanced percentage amount intake dietary

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Correct answer: intake

Explanation: The word 'intake' refers to the amount of calories and nutrients consumed, which fits grammatically as a noun that complements the verb 'affect.' It aligns with the context of discussing dietary consumption.

Meaning: Intake refers to the quantity of food or nutrients consumed.

Wrong options:

  • percentage: 'Percentage' is a noun that indicates a portion of a whole, but it does not fit the context of what is affected by serving size in terms of consumption.
  • amount: 'Amount' is a noun that could fit, but it is less specific than 'intake' in this context, which focuses on consumption levels.
  • dietary: 'Dietary' is an adjective that describes something related to diet, but it does not function as a noun in this sentence.
  • balanced: 'Balanced' is an adjective that describes a type of diet, but it does not fit as a noun that can be affected by serving size.
  • normal: 'Normal' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a quantity or consumption level.
  • equal: 'Equal' is an adjective that does not relate to the context of consumption and does not fit grammatically.
Correct answer: amount

Explanation: The term 'amount' is a noun that refers to the quantity of sugar per serving, fitting grammatically as the subject of the clause. It is contextually appropriate as it directly relates to the nutritional label's information.

Meaning: Amount refers to the quantity or volume of something, in this case, sugar.

Wrong options:

  • percentage: 'Percentage' is a noun that indicates a part of a whole, but it does not specifically refer to the quantity of sugar, making it less suitable here.
  • intake: 'Intake' refers to consumption levels, which does not directly apply to the quantity of sugar listed on the label.
  • dietary: 'Dietary' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe a quantity of sugar.
  • balanced: 'Balanced' is an adjective that describes a type of diet, which does not fit in this context as it does not refer to sugar quantity.
  • normal: 'Normal' is an adjective that does not convey a specific quantity and does not fit the context of the sentence.
  • equal: 'Equal' is an adjective that does not relate to the context of sugar quantity and does not fit grammatically.
Correct answer: dietary

Explanation: The word 'dietary' is an adjective that describes the type of fibre being discussed, fitting grammatically as it modifies the noun 'fibre.' It is contextually relevant as it pertains to the health benefits of fibre in the diet.

Meaning: Dietary refers to anything related to diet, particularly in terms of nutrition and health.

Wrong options:

  • intake: 'Intake' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the type of fibre.
  • amount: 'Amount' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the type of fibre and lacks grammatical coherence in this context.
  • percentage: 'Percentage' is a noun that does not describe a type of fibre and does not fit grammatically.
  • balanced: 'Balanced' is an adjective that describes a type of diet, but it does not relate to the type of fibre being discussed.
  • normal: 'Normal' is an adjective that does not describe a type of fibre and does not fit in this context.
  • equal: 'Equal' is an adjective that does not relate to the context of dietary fibre and does not fit grammatically.
Correct answer: balanced

Explanation: The term 'balanced' is an adjective that describes the type of diet being referred to, fitting grammatically as it modifies the noun 'diet.' It is contextually appropriate as it relates to the overall nutritional quality of the diet.

Meaning: Balanced refers to a diet that includes a variety of foods in the right proportions to maintain health.

Wrong options:

  • percentage: 'Percentage' is a noun that does not describe the quality of a diet and does not fit grammatically in this context.
  • amount: 'Amount' is a noun that does not convey the quality of a diet and lacks grammatical coherence here.
  • dietary: 'Dietary' is an adjective that relates to diet but does not describe the quality of the diet itself.
  • intake: 'Intake' is a noun that refers to consumption levels, which does not fit as a description of the diet's quality.
  • normal: 'Normal' is an adjective that does not convey the concept of a well-rounded diet and does not fit grammatically.
  • equal: 'Equal' is an adjective that does not relate to the context of diet quality and does not fit grammatically.

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