LIFE IN THE CITY AND THE WORLD Konu Anlatımı

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1. Healthy and Unhealthy Food

   In our daily life, especially in big cities, we have many food choices. To stay active, strong, and happy, our bodies need good fuel.

   What is Healthy Food?

   Healthy food gives us vitamins, minerals, and energy. It helps us grow and protects us from illnesses.

   • Fresh fruits and vegetables: Apples, oranges, spinach, and carrots.
   • Dairy and grains: Milk, cheese, yoghurt, brown bread, and rice.
   • Protein sources: Eggs, fish, beans, and lean meat.

   What is Unhealthy Food?

   Unhealthy food (often called junk food) usually contains too much sugar, salt, and unhealthy fat. Eating too much of these foods can make us feel tired and cause health problems.

   • Sugary snacks: Candy, chocolate bars, and doughnuts.
   • Fast food: Greasy burgers, french fries, and hot dogs.
   • Fizzy drinks: Sodas and packaged fruit juices with extra sugar.

   Remember: In a busy city, fast food is easy to find, but choosing fresh fruit, water, and home-cooked meals keeps your body healthy!

   Dishes from Around the World

   People in different countries cook delicious national dishes using local ingredients. Learning about international dishes helps us understand different cultures.

   Popular Dishes and Their Countries

   • Pasta and Pizza: Italy — Made with wheat dough, tomatoes, olive oil, and cheese.
   • Sushi: Japan — Made with fresh fish, rice, and seaweed.
   • Tacos: Mexico — Crispy or soft corn tortillas filled with beans, meat, and fresh vegetables.
   • Kebap: Türkiye — Grilled meat served with rice, flatbread, and fresh salad.
   • Curry: India — Cooked with vegetables or meat in a rich sauce of fragrant spices.

   When we look at traditional dishes, many of them are well-balanced because they mix vegetables, grains, and protein together.

   Special Foods for Special Days

   Holidays bring families and friends together. During celebrations, people around the world prepare traditional festive meals.

   Holiday Traditions

   • Eid Celebrations: Families share sweet pastries like baklava, dates, and savoury stuffed pastries to celebrate unity and sharing.
   • Lunar New Year: Families in China make dumplings shaped like ancient coins, representing good fortune, and eat fresh fish for abundance.
   • Thanksgiving: People in the United States gather to eat roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie to give thanks for the harvest.

   Holiday treats are fun and special, but after the celebration, returning to fresh and healthy daily meals keeps our bodies in balance.

   Read and Compare

   Read the short story below and compare the daily habits of Leo and Aylin:

   Leo lives in London. He often walks to the park, but after school, he frequently buys chips and fizzy drinks from the corner store. Lately, he feels tired during football practice.

   Aylin lives in Istanbul. She walks to school every morning. In her lunchbox, she always carries a cheese sandwich on wholewheat bread, crunchy cucumbers, and an apple. She drinks plenty of fresh water. Aylin feels energetic all day long.

   What Can We Learn?

   • Comparison: Aylin chooses natural, healthy foods, while Leo chooses processed, unhealthy snacks.
   • Cause and Effect: Unhealthy food makes Leo feel tired, while balanced nutrition gives Aylin energy for school and play.
   • Tip for Healthy Living: Drink plenty of water and choose fresh fruit over packaged snacks!