Food -- Quiz= fill in the gaps

Milk 
Milk is more than just a pleasant drink. It is consumed in many   different ways, whether mixed  with breakfast  1) ...................... or taken   in drinks such as coffee, or simply as an ingredient in a cooked dish. Of course, milk is' a very  nutritious food. Because it is an  animal protein, it is an important body-building  food. Moreover, it contains fat and sugar, both of  which provide 2)................. as well as many of the   vitamins our bodies need. Milk is also very rich in  calcium which is a mineral necessary for healthy  teeth and 3)........................ All in all, milk is an excellent     food but because it comes from animals great care   must be taken to ensure that all harmful 4) ...................are removed before it arrives in our homes.

Fish
Some people decide at a very early age  that they do not like fish. This is agreat pity because fish is an excellent  food which is very 5).................. for us. There are many different types of fish, which in turn means many different flavours. Some fish, such as sardines and salmon are known as oily fish. Not surprisingly, they  provide us with useful 6)......................and fats. Other fish,  such as haddock and 7)............. are termed white fish. They contain less fat. but as with all fish, are high  in protein and can also give us some of the  vitamins we need. Finally, there are shellfish such  as crabs and 8).................  These are also rich in  protein.' Fish dishes are often very simple to cook  but care must be taken not to over- cook the fish as  this can quickly destroy the flavour.

Meat 
It is possible to remain   healthy without ever eating  meat Indeed, many people  choose not to eat meat . They  are called 9) ...................., However, most people do  eat meat In Britain, most  meat comes from cows, 10)..............or pigs. Meat is a useful part of any diet because it is rich  in animal protein. It is therefore an excellent body-building  food. Of course, meat can be cooked in many different  ways and may be eaten hot or cold. Cooking helps to kill   the harmful bacteria in the meat and can also improve the 11).......................... Generally the quick methods of cooking such as  grilling and frying are suitable for good quality meat. while  the slower methods such as stewing are better for 12).............. cuts of meal.

Vegetables 
Vegetables form a vital part of a properly  13)......................... diet because most contain important vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre. People in  Britain are fortunate because our 14) ..............makes it easy to grow many high quality  vegetables at reasonably low prices. Despite this, many British people still eat far too few vegetables. This is one of the main  causes of poor 15) .................in Britain. Some vegetables, such as potatoes,  grow underground. They are called root  vegetables. Others, such as peas and beans grow in pods. These are termed  pod or pulse vegetables.Another group are those whose green 16).............................. are   eaten. They are called green vegetables  and include lettuce and cabbage.

SHEEP          SOLE                CEREALS            OILS
BACTERIA   LEAVES            HEALTH              CHEAPER
CLIMATE      GOOD              VEGETARIANS   PRAWNS          
ENERGY       TASTE               BONES                BALANCED

QUESTIONS.

1) List three different ways in which milk is often taken.

2) Why does milk help to provide energy?

3) Why might dentists remind parents to give their children milk to drink?

4) Why is it a great pity that some young people decide they do not like fish?

5) List the three main types of fish and give two examples of each.

6) List some of the good things which are provided by fish.

7) Give two reasons why meat should be properly cooked.

8) How do the methods of cooking differ for expensive and cheaper cuts of meat?

9) Why are vegetables a vital part of a properly balanced diet?

10) List the three main types of vegetables giving three examples of each. (Only some are in the article.)

11) Suggest reasons why some young people take a dislike to fish and/or vegetables at an early age,