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Iwan is in action playing a match.

Healthy Eating

Healthy Eating

In this issue, Iwan learns how healthy eating can improve his performance on the pitch and learns how to cook a healthy meal.
 
Iwan and the team are playing against a rival team. Coach shouts “Come on Iwan! The player from Jakarta has gone past you again.” Iwan feels tired and weak. Iwan is unsteady on his feet. His head starts to spin and he faints in the middle of the pitch.

 

Activity 1: Iwan makes some unhealthy choices at the beginning of this story. Can you look at the different types of food and decide if it's healthy or unhealthy?
Is the food healthy or unhealthy?
Players and coaches from both teams rush to Iwan and carry him to the side of the pitch.  Iwan comes round slowly. Coach passes Iwan a banana, which Iwan looks at suspiciously but he eats it. Iwan stands up. He feels embarrassed about what happened. Iwan reaches into his bag and takes out a chocolate bar and starts eating it. Coach watches and is not happy. Monday at training and Coach explains to the team the importance of eating healthy food.

 

Phone call between Iwan and Mum Iwan’s mum tells him to buy some food for dinner.  Iwan walks past the fruit and veg shop, but is too shy to go in. “I don’t know anyone in there - maybe I’ll go tomorrow”  Iwan sees some friends eating fried snacks “Hi Iwan, want to join us?”   The coach walks past and looks annoyed as he sees Iwan tucking into his snacks.

 

The next day Iwan bumps into Budi in the street. He has a bag of shopping. “What you got?” says Iwan.  “It’s Sunday, my turn to cook tonight.”   “Cook!” Iwan states incredulously.  “Yeah, we take it in turns to cook in our house. Do you want to come and help? It’ll be a real feast.” says Budi.  “Hold on a minute Iwan, I just need to get some broccoli from the fruit and veg shop.”  Budi and Iwan cut up vegetables and put pans on the cooker.

 

Iwan and Budi’s family sit down for dinner together.  Lots of healthy food and water on the table.  Images showing Iwan enjoying the food and the family eating together.

Language Practice

Iwan eats lots of burgers but doesn't eat much fresh fruit. Some types of food are countable nouns and others are uncountable. Burgers are countable but fruit is an uncountable noun. When we use countable nouns, we usually say 'a lot of' or 'lots of' in the positive form and 'not many' in a negative sentence. When we use uncountable nouns, we also use 'a lot of' in positive sentences but in negative sentences we usually use 'much', e.g. Iwan doesn't eat much fruit.

Activity 2: In this activity, decide if the sentence uses a countable or uncountable noun, then decide if you should use, 'lots of', 'much' or 'many' in each sentence.
Complete the gaps with the correct word.

On his way home Iwan buys some fresh fruit and vegetables from the market.  Later at the match.  “Iwan you’re on the bench today” says coach.  “Why coach?”  “I don’t think you’re energy levels are going to be right for the game. I saw you in the burger place, just an hour after we’d spoken about eating more healthily.”  “Come on team. Let’s get ready for kick-off.”

 

When he gets home Iwan calls his mum.  She has to work late again, money is on the table.  “Do you want me to get some vegetables and I’ll cook dinner.” asks Iwan.  “That sounds wonderful. I’ll try to get home early.”  As Iwan is in the fruit and veg shop coach walks past.  “What are you doing in here?” asks coach.  “Getting some vegetables for dinner, coach”   “Great, let's get you back in the first team for the match on Saturday”

 

Activity 3: In this activity, try to remember what you have just read. Can you put the events of the story in the correct order?
Can you put the story in the right order?

The team have just finished the match.  “What a great match. What shall we do to celebrate.” says Santi.  “Come round to my place. I’m cooking. Don’t worry I won’t poison you - my mum will be there to help too” laughs Iwan. Iwan is eating a banana as the team walk off together.

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What do you think?

Was Iwan eating the right kinds of food at the beginning of the story? Why/why not?
Did Iwan make the right decisions at the end of the story?
Who does the cooking in your house? Are you a good cook?
Tell us your answers in the comments section below.

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AquinoFC
14/06/2023
BR
518
points

Vegetables are healthy. I don't like banana


AquinoFC
14/06/2023 19:09
Brazil
Chelsea
518

Vegetables are healthy. I don't like banana

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hsn
31/05/2022
TR
5552
points

Phrase
• Healthy eating depends on the lady who was married with you, how skillful at cooking-:)


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hsn
31/05/2022 17:21
Turkey
Tottenham Hotspur
5552

Phrase
• Healthy eating depends on the lady who was married with you, how skillful at cooking-:)

Rosny
04/11/2020
CM
29
points

No because he was not eating a lots of egergy good and he was not cooking at his place.


Rosny
04/11/2020 08:31
Cameroon
Liverpool
29

No because he was not eating a lots of egergy good and he was not cooking at his place.

Rosny
03/11/2020
CM
29
points

No because he was not eating a lots of egergy good and he was not cooking at his place.


Rosny
03/11/2020 10:48
Cameroon
Liverpool
29

No because he was not eating a lots of egergy good and he was not cooking at his place.

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mobeckham
01/07/2020
TR
6536
points

Mum usually does the cooking at home but when I was living alone , I was cooking by myself but just basic and simple recipes.


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mobeckham
01/07/2020 02:03
Turkey
Manchester United
6536

Mum usually does the cooking at home but when I was living alone , I was cooking by myself but just basic and simple recipes.

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mobeckham
01/07/2020
TR
6536
points

Absolutely he made the right decisions at the end by buying vegetables and fruit from the market and learn how to cook them at home.


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mobeckham
01/07/2020 02:01
Turkey
Manchester United
6536

Absolutely he made the right decisions at the end by buying vegetables and fruit from the market and learn how to cook them at home.

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mobeckham
01/07/2020
TR
6536
points

No he was eating fried snacks and unhealthy food.
That's why he was exhausted during the match.


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mobeckham
01/07/2020 02:00
Turkey
Manchester United
6536

No he was eating fried snacks and unhealthy food.
That's why he was exhausted during the match.

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josegsalass
25/11/2019
VE
581
points

He wasn´t eating healthy, he only had snacks and that isn´t good for sportsmen. he changed his mind, fortunately.
There's a woman at home who does the cooking because I don't like doing it.


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josegsalass
25/11/2019 01:48
Venezuela
Liverpool
581

He wasn´t eating healthy, he only had snacks and that isn´t good for sportsmen. he changed his mind, fortunately.
There's a woman at home who does the cooking because I don't like doing it.

ardilleo48
11/04/2019
MX
1
points

no, Iwan doesn´t at the begin, because he eated only junk food. Iwan relaized his mistakes and made correct decisions. At all my mom.


ardilleo48
11/04/2019 19:07
Mexico
Manchester United
1

no, Iwan doesn´t at the begin, because he eated only junk food. Iwan relaized his mistakes and made correct decisions. At all my mom.

José de Jesús
11/03/2019
MX
8
points

1 no
2 is bad
3 no, is very good
4 my mom and sister
5 yes


José de Jesús
11/03/2019 03:38
Mexico
Tottenham Hotspur
8

1 no
2 is bad
3 no, is very good
4 my mom and sister
5 yes

Ezequiel.
04/03/2019
MX
1
points

1-no because no its healthy
2-yes
3-my mom-no


Ezequiel.
04/03/2019 15:02
Mexico
Manchester United
1

1-no because no its healthy
2-yes
3-my mom-no

Jose Alberto P
04/03/2019
MX
4
points

1.No
2. you food is very bad
3.yes
4.my mom
5.no


Jose Alberto P
04/03/2019 15:00
Mexico
Liverpool
4

1.No
2. you food is very bad
3.yes
4.my mom
5.no

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Jair Nava
04/03/2019
MX
7
points

I was not eating the right food
I ate junk food
If he took the right decisions
My mom cooks
I'm not a good cook


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Jair Nava
04/03/2019 14:59
Mexico
Manchester United
7

I was not eating the right food
I ate junk food
If he took the right decisions
My mom cooks
I'm not a good cook

GAVQ
04/03/2019
MX
7
points

yes
that made him faint and he realized that he had to eat healthier
yes
My mother, yes


GAVQ
04/03/2019 14:59
Mexico
Manchester United
7

yes
that made him faint and he realized that he had to eat healthier
yes
My mother, yes

elpapipapusho
04/03/2019
MX
6
points

no
because he was a sick and he didn´t have energy
yes
my mom, no


elpapipapusho
04/03/2019 14:57
Mexico
Manchester City
6

no
because he was a sick and he didn´t have energy
yes
my mom, no

Tinnytub20
04/03/2019
MX
7
points

1-not because its no healthy
2-yes
3-my mom - no


Tinnytub20
04/03/2019 14:57
Mexico
Arsenal
7

1-not because its no healthy
2-yes
3-my mom - no

Maria Guadalupe
04/03/2019
MX
6
points

that we must eat healthily in order to develop our activities


Maria Guadalupe
04/03/2019 14:57
Mexico
Chelsea
6

that we must eat healthily in order to develop our activities

DinoSan
04/03/2019
MX
8
points

Was Iwan eating the right kinds of food at the beginning of the story? No
Why? Iwan doesn't take a breakfast
Did Iwan make the right decisions at the end of the story? Yes, he did
Who does the cooking in your house? My mom and me
Are you a good cook? Yes, sure


DinoSan
04/03/2019 14:57
Mexico
Arsenal
8

Was Iwan eating the right kinds of food at the beginning of the story? No
Why? Iwan doesn't take a breakfast
Did Iwan make the right decisions at the end of the story? Yes, he did
Who does the cooking in your house? My mom and me
Are you a good cook? Yes, sure

Estefanya
04/03/2019
MX
6
points

it is important to eat well and that healthy food gives us the energy for the best and best to have a better health that is why it is very important to carry out a balanced diet and try to eat at your own time without going overboard


Estefanya
04/03/2019 14:57
Mexico
Watford
6

it is important to eat well and that healthy food gives us the energy for the best and best to have a better health that is why it is very important to carry out a balanced diet and try to eat at your own time without going overboard

Ana Laura
04/03/2019
MX
6
points

No, Iwan eating much fast food
yes, i understood the lesson
my moom cooking,not a you cookin


Ana Laura
04/03/2019 14:56
Mexico
Manchester City
6

No, Iwan eating much fast food
yes, i understood the lesson
my moom cooking,not a you cookin

rene chavez
04/03/2019
MX
1
points

No, he was eating junk food

Iwan took the best decision at the end

My mother, they cook very few things


rene chavez
04/03/2019 14:56
Mexico
Huddersfield Town
1

No, he was eating junk food

Iwan took the best decision at the end

My mother, they cook very few things

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DAVID SOSA
04/03/2019
MX
3
points

not alrey that falled in a half play
if eating more healthy
my mom an my grandmom cook in my house an my I do not know how to cook well but I do it


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DAVID SOSA
04/03/2019 14:54
Mexico
Tottenham Hotspur
3

not alrey that falled in a half play
if eating more healthy
my mom an my grandmom cook in my house an my I do not know how to cook well but I do it

RicardoCarr
04/03/2019
MX
8
points

-his food was bad
-because he ate food unhealty
-My mom
-I am bad cooking


RicardoCarr
04/03/2019 14:54
Mexico
Manchester United
8

-his food was bad
-because he ate food unhealty
-My mom
-I am bad cooking

Marvin Cruz 19
04/03/2019
MX
7
points

iwan was very bad and did not have a healthy diet, he made the right decisions at the end of the story because he changed his diet,
my mother cook in my house, I am not a good cook


Marvin Cruz 19
04/03/2019 14:53
Mexico
Chelsea
7

iwan was very bad and did not have a healthy diet, he made the right decisions at the end of the story because he changed his diet,
my mother cook in my house, I am not a good cook

SFH7_francia_Saith
04/03/2019
MX
4
points

yes, because I think hormally like to help in the kitchen.
yes, he did.
My mom cooking o good food because is a very important


SFH7_francia_Saith
04/03/2019 14:53
Mexico
Chelsea
4

yes, because I think hormally like to help in the kitchen.
yes, he did.
My mom cooking o good food because is a very important

Adolfo_gmora
04/03/2019
MX
4
points

yes because i think normally like to help in the kitchen
yes he did
my mom cooking a good food because is very important


Adolfo_gmora
04/03/2019 14:53
Mexico
Manchester United
4

yes because i think normally like to help in the kitchen
yes he did
my mom cooking a good food because is very important

flores Luis
04/03/2019
MX
9
points

No, iwan was not eating the right kind of food, he ate only junk food.

yes, iwan realized his mistake and made correct decisions at all

my mom, I almost did not cook


flores Luis
04/03/2019 14:53
Mexico
Manchester United
9

No, iwan was not eating the right kind of food, he ate only junk food.

yes, iwan realized his mistake and made correct decisions at all

my mom, I almost did not cook

Yair Elihu
04/03/2019
MX
6
points

yes, i am good cook
yes he did

yes, because I think normally like to help in the kitchen
my mom cooking a good food


Yair Elihu
04/03/2019 14:53
Mexico
Chelsea
6

yes, i am good cook
yes he did

yes, because I think normally like to help in the kitchen
my mom cooking a good food

Yair Elihu
04/03/2019
MX
6
points

yes, i am good cook
yes he did

yes, because I think normally like to help in the kitchen
my mom cooking a good food


Yair Elihu
04/03/2019 14:53
Mexico
Chelsea
6

yes, i am good cook
yes he did

yes, because I think normally like to help in the kitchen
my mom cooking a good food

Dommm
04/03/2019
MX
2
points

I think not because he does not eat well and that will disfavoring health.
In the finish story, Iwan take the correct decisions as his coach made him see reason.
His mother cooking, but cooking really unhealthy


Dommm
04/03/2019 14:53
Mexico
Wolverhampton Wanderers
2

I think not because he does not eat well and that will disfavoring health.
In the finish story, Iwan take the correct decisions as his coach made him see reason.
His mother cooking, but cooking really unhealthy

Ralph
04/03/2019
MX
6
points

No, because he eat chocolat.
In the finish story, Iwan take the correct decisions as his coach made him see reason.
My mom. I don't like cook
Eat healhty is the best for the body.


Ralph
04/03/2019 14:52
Mexico
Leicester City
6

No, because he eat chocolat.
In the finish story, Iwan take the correct decisions as his coach made him see reason.
My mom. I don't like cook
Eat healhty is the best for the body.

JManuel_1205
04/03/2019
MX
6
points

eat healthly is very important because thath way we do not get sick


JManuel_1205
04/03/2019 14:52
Mexico
Arsenal
6

eat healthly is very important because thath way we do not get sick

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Janet-1804
04/03/2019
MX
3
points

I do not think I was not eating properly
Because he only ate junk things
Yeah sure
Sometimes I since I love to cook


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Janet-1804
04/03/2019 14:50
Mexico
Chelsea
3

I do not think I was not eating properly
Because he only ate junk things
Yeah sure
Sometimes I since I love to cook

Ralph
04/03/2019
MX
6
points

No, Iwan doesn't at the begin
because he eated fast food, not healthy food
yes, i think. Now Iwan is healthy
My mom does the cooking, and I am not a good cook


Ralph
04/03/2019 14:50
Mexico
Leicester City
6

No, Iwan doesn't at the begin
because he eated fast food, not healthy food
yes, i think. Now Iwan is healthy
My mom does the cooking, and I am not a good cook

MiguelRodriguez
04/03/2019
MX
4
points

1 no
2 is bad
3 no, is very good
4 my mom and sister
5 yes


MiguelRodriguez
04/03/2019 14:49
Mexico
Tottenham Hotspur
4

1 no
2 is bad
3 no, is very good
4 my mom and sister
5 yes

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Carlos ZP
04/03/2019
BD
7
points

No, Iwan not eating healthy food.
Yes, because Iwan began eat healthy food
Ye, i am a good chef jaja


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Carlos ZP
04/03/2019 14:49
Bangladesh
Arsenal
7

No, Iwan not eating healthy food.
Yes, because Iwan began eat healthy food
Ye, i am a good chef jaja

Scribe
04/03/2019
MX
8
points

No he wasn´t
Because he was eating trash food
Yes he did
My mom does the cooking, i dont know how to cook


Scribe
04/03/2019 14:49
Mexico
Manchester United
8

No he wasn´t
Because he was eating trash food
Yes he did
My mom does the cooking, i dont know how to cook

omar serrano 76
04/03/2019
MX
3
points

No, because he eat chocolat.
In the finish story, Iwan take the correct decisions as his coach made him see reason.
his mom. I don't like cook
Eat healhty is the best for the body and the bless you.


omar serrano 76
04/03/2019 14:46
Mexico
Chelsea
3

No, because he eat chocolat.
In the finish story, Iwan take the correct decisions as his coach made him see reason.
his mom. I don't like cook
Eat healhty is the best for the body and the bless you.

JManuel_1205
04/03/2019
MX
6
points

its a good activity


JManuel_1205
04/03/2019 14:46
Mexico
Arsenal
6

its a good activity

GAVQ
04/03/2019
MX
7
points

my mom cooks in my house and she cook delicius


GAVQ
04/03/2019 14:46
Mexico
Manchester United
7

my mom cooks in my house and she cook delicius

MiguelRodriguez
04/03/2019
MX
4
points

I think not because he does not eat well and that will disfavoring health.
Cooking is not difficult.
This comic is amazing and love soccer


MiguelRodriguez
04/03/2019 14:45
Mexico
Tottenham Hotspur
4

I think not because he does not eat well and that will disfavoring health.
Cooking is not difficult.
This comic is amazing and love soccer

Dommm
04/03/2019
MX
2
points

I think is important eating healthy!


Dommm
04/03/2019 14:45
Mexico
Wolverhampton Wanderers
2

I think is important eating healthy!

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Carlos ZP
04/03/2019
BD
7
points

It is a good page, exelent comic. :3


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Carlos ZP
04/03/2019 14:45
Bangladesh
Arsenal
7

It is a good page, exelent comic. :3

Sammm
04/03/2019
MX
5
points

I like eating healthily, my grandmother do the cooking in the house.


Sammm
04/03/2019 14:44
Mexico
Burnley FC
5

I like eating healthily, my grandmother do the cooking in the house.

José de Jesús
04/03/2019
MX
8
points

their diet was not good and because of that had bad experiences , his coach had to intermenir to help ocn their diet , because at home her mother did not prepare good healthy food.


José de Jesús
04/03/2019 14:44
Mexico
Tottenham Hotspur
8

their diet was not good and because of that had bad experiences , his coach had to intermenir to help ocn their diet , because at home her mother did not prepare good healthy food.

José de Jesús
11/03/2019
MX
8
points

1 no
2 is bad
3 no, is very good
4 my mom and sister
5 yes


José de Jesús
11/03/2019 03:37
Mexico
Tottenham Hotspur
8

1 no
2 is bad
3 no, is very good
4 my mom and sister
5 yes

Jose Alberto P
04/03/2019
MX
4
points

No, because he eat chocolat.
In the finish story, Iwan take the correct decisions as his coach made him see reason.
his mom. I don't like cook
Eat healhty is the best for the body and the bless you.


Jose Alberto P
04/03/2019 14:44
Mexico
Liverpool
4

No, because he eat chocolat.
In the finish story, Iwan take the correct decisions as his coach made him see reason.
his mom. I don't like cook
Eat healhty is the best for the body and the bless you.

flores Luis
04/03/2019
MX
9
points

i like this excersise


flores Luis
04/03/2019 14:44
Mexico
Manchester United
9

i like this excersise

Scribe
04/03/2019
MX
8
points

We need to eat healthy food:)


Scribe
04/03/2019 14:43
Mexico
Manchester United
8

We need to eat healthy food:)

RicardoCarr
04/03/2019
MX
8
points

Very good guys!


RicardoCarr
04/03/2019 14:43
Mexico
Manchester United
8

Very good guys!

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