B2 – Upper Intermediate
Due to aging and hormone changes, women’s bodies undergo significant modifications as they reach their forties. The shifts in metabolic processes, physique, bone composition, and overall wellness are caused by these adjustments. It becomes increasingly important for women to take charge of their eating regimens in order to maintain a healthy state at this stage of life.
Examine the underlying causes prompting women to alter their eating patterns in their 40s and access the recommended guidelines for making dietary changes to support enduring health and vitality through the link provided.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/women-dietary-needs-after-40_l_64b17d85e4b0dcb4cab2da14
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “holy grail” mean in the sentence, “If you’re a woman who’s in her mid-40s, you’ve probably witnessed a number of fad diets and nutritional holy grails over the past few decades.”? Use this expression in your own sentence.
- What does “window of opportunity” mean in the sentence, “Health experts call the time of life a window of opportunity, she said.”? Use this expression in your own sentence.
- What does “lower the bar” mean in the sentence, “So give yourself permission to lower the bar and make a most-of-the-time ‘good enough’ your standard, instead of striving for perfection every time.”? Use this phrase in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- Why do women need to eat differently when they reach their 40s?
- How can women adapt their diets to support their metabolism in their 40s?
- How does heart health become a priority for women in their 40s, and what dietary adjustments can support it?
- What are some other lifestyle factors besides diet that women should consider to maintain well-being in their 40s? Please share.
- What can be done to promote awareness of the importance of adapting their diets for better health during this life stage? Talk about it.