B2 – Upper Intermediate
The quality of our diet is crucial to our overall health and happiness. Poor nutrition can have long-lasting negative effects on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Unfortunately, a large number of people lack access to wholesome, nourishing food, which can have a negative impact on their physical condition in the long run.
Malnutrition is one of the most glaring consequences of poor nourishment. Poor nutrition has a lasting adverse impact that extends beyond individuals. Additionally, it might harm society as a whole more broadly. The economic system in general and healthcare industries may be hampered by the rising prevalence of diseases linked to dietary deficiencies. As a result, this warrants careful consideration.
But is addressing the issue using a multi-faceted approach sufficient?
Learn more about the negative effects of poor nutrition by watching the video.
https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0f5qzdq/the-harmful-legacy-of-poor-nutrition
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “thrifty genes” mean, “They possess what would have been dubbed as ‘thrifty genes‘, adapted to help them survive in famine conditions.”? Use it in a sentence.
- What does “famine” mean in the sentence, “Between November 1943 and February 1947, 2414 children were born in a hospital in a famine-hit area to mothers who have been pregnant during the famine or some time shortly before or after.”? Use it in a sentence.
- What does “predispose” mean, “In explaining the results, the researchers hypothesized that nutritional deficiencies experienced during the critical period of brain development impaired brain formation and cognition and predispose the children to greater violence.”? Use this word in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- How do you view this matter?
- What are your thoughts on this: “What someone eats today can affect their children, but their grandchildren.”?
- What are the underlying causes of poor nutrition and how can they be addressed?
- What are the persistent health effects of malnutrition across one’s lifespan?
- What is the significance of education in reducing the damaging legacy of poor nutrition?
- How can society work towards addressing the harmful consequences of inadequate nutrition?