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Part 2: Supply each blank with the correct form of the word given in the box.
In today’s health-conscious society, more and more attention is being paid to the benefits of exercise, a
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balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. People want to maintain their fitness throughout their lives and into a
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healthy (l)…………... For some, a radical change to the habits of a lifetime is needed; others will (2). . ………………..continue their present healthy lifestyle.
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To start with, habits which are harmful to ‘health should be (3). . ………………... Not only can cigarette
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smoking cause bronchial disease and lung cancer, but recent tests have shown that even passive smoking
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can cause lung cancer. Excessive alcohol consumption can cause liver disease, and alcohol is also (4) . . ………...: it is better to limit oneself to a ‘safe’ number of units per week. Help in controlling these habits is
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useful.
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available at NHS and private clinics, or alternative (5). ………… such as acupuncture and hypnosis may be
‘We are what we eat’, and therefore it is essential to maintain a well-balanced, (6) …………….. diet, in order to provide the body with all its needs , and to control weight. Vitamins taken in fruit and. vegetables
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help to give (7). . …………... to infection, while more fiber in the diet makes for better (8) ………. . and help to avoid bowel cancer. In addition, it is important to cut salt and fat intake, in order to reduce the (9)
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……... of heart disease and (10).............. problems. Another point to remember is that eating fewer sugar foods will result in less tooth decay and better weight control.
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