Staying Healthy Part I: Diet

9:30-9:45 Ice Breaker What was the best thing that happened this last week? What was the worst thing that happened this last week?

It's no secret that Americans are fat -- and getting fatter by the burger. Nearly one-third of U.S. adults are overweight, and another third are technically obese, as defined by a body-mass index of more than 30 (Forbes, updated 4/13/2005 by Leah Hoffmann and Lacey Rose). And Americans aren't happy about it. Last year, we spent an estimated $46 billion on diet products and self-help books. Much of that money is wasted. Indeed, a government review found that two-thirds of American dieters regained all the weight they had lost within a year, and 97 percent had gained it all back within five years. And following these regimes is significantly more expensive than the tried and true technique of eating less and exercising more. Obesity is one of the factors causing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. First lady Michelle Obama launched a program in February 2010 called Let’s Move to fight childhood obesity. According to Obama, "the physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake." 9:45-10:05 Vocabulary and Conversation Directions: Explain and give examples of any new vocabulary. Complete and practice the conversation below using should, ought to or had better. Check your answers with the conversation at the end of the lesson. 1. avoid 2. calories  

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3. carbohydrates 4. concerned about 5. crave/craving 6. diet 7. fattening

10. maintain a healthy lifestyle 11. nutritious/nutrition 12. overweight 13. processed meat 14. protein 15. stay away from

Betty: I’m gaining a lot of weight. I’m really concerned about it. Most of my clothes are too tight. I (1. ____________ (go) on a diet. Sally: I’m overweight, too. But, my doctor gave me some good advice about maintaining a healthy diet. He said I (2. __________ (eat) a nutritious, low-fat diet, for example, lean protein and vegetables. He also said I (3. __________(avoid) food that has a lot of animal fat. Betty: Like what? All the good stuff, right? Sally: Well, foods like butter and processed meat, such as bacon, sausage, and bologna. They’re high in calories and have limited nutrition. Of course red meat is high in animal fat. Betty: My favorite meat is steak – all cuts – which is high in fat. Sally: Yes, also chicken and turkey can be high in fat if we don’t remove the skin. Betty: My problem is healthy snacks. What snacks (4. __________( I eat)? Sally: We all know we (5. __________(avoid) sugar – so no cookies, cakes and candy. Have you tried grapes, carrots and celery for snacks? Betty: No, but maybe I (6. __________(try) them. What other advice did your doctor give you? Sally: To lose weight we (7. __________ (not eat) such large portions. Betty: I (8. __________(be) more careful about what I eat and also how much! Betty: I agree. Staying fit isn’t easy! It takes discipline, but it’s worth the effort!

10:05-10:40 Questions and Practice Part I: Questions • •

 

What’s your advice for anyone who wants to diet? Have you ever been on a diet? 2  

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How do you know if you are fat? How much weight would you like to lose or put on? Do you think dieting can be dangerous? Do you think fiber is important in your diet? What kind of fiber is the best when you are trying to loose weight? Do you think protein is important in a balanced diet? What is a good source of protein? Do you think people who are fat can be happy? Do you think people in general are gaining weight or loosing weight? What kind of diet would you recommend to your friend? Is there a difference between being thin and being healthy? Which one is better? Do you think being slim equals beautiful? Do you think there is more pressure now for teens to look slimmer? In what way can diet influence our appearance and personality? Are dietary habits in your country changing? Do you know anyone who is obsessed with their weight and their figure? Do you think it’s possible to lose weight and enjoy eating?

Part II. Practice A.

At your table, one person states the problem. Other people at the table give advice using should or ought to. Include maybe to soften the advice if you wish. Example: Person A: I’m sleepy Person B: (Maybe) You should/ought to drink a cup of coffee. Problem 1: I’m starving. Problem 2: Someone stole my lunch from the refrigerator in the staff lounge at work. Problem 3: I don’t like vegetables. Problem 4: I try new diets, but I can’t stay motivated. What should I do? Problem 5: Students take turns stating a problem and group members at the table each give advice.

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Give advice using had better. What are some possible bad consequences if your advice is not followed? Example: I haven’t paid my electric bill. You’d better pay it by tomorrow. If you don’t pay it, the electric company will turn off the power. 1. Betty overeats a lot. This week she ate three boxes of cookies and two boxes of donuts.

 

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2. I can’t remember if I locked the front door when I left for work. 3. My ankle really hurts. I think I’ve sprained it. 4. I study, but I don’t understand the assignments. We have a test next week.

10:40-11:00 Bible Study: Lost Sheep - Luke 15:1-7 1

Dishonest tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus’ sermons; 2 but this caused complaints from the Jewish religious leaders and the experts on Jewish law because he was associating with such despicable people—even eating with them! 3-4

So Jesus used this illustration: “If you had a hundred sheep and one of them strayed away and was lost in the wilderness, wouldn’t you leave the ninety-nine others to go and search for the lost one until you found it? 5 And then you would joyfully carry it home on your shoulders. 6 When you arrived you would call together your friends and neighbors to rejoice with you because your lost sheep was found. 7

“Well, in the same way heaven will be happier over one lost sinner who returns to God than over ninety-nine others who haven’t strayed away!

Words You May Not Know: Dishonest = not honest; Tax collector = a Jew who collects taxes for the Roman government, hated by the people because they were greedy; notorious = known for something bad; Sinner = a person who did wrong actions and had wrong thoughts against God; Sermon = God’s message; Jewish religious leaders = religious leaders who opposed Jesus; the experts on Jewish law = teacher of the law of God; associating = connecting to; despicable = awful; illustration = example; strayed away = wandered away; wilderness (desert) = a very dry place where nothing will grow or live; rejoice = full of joy; Heaven = God’s home / the home God prepares for people who believe in Jesus Jesus Searches for People who are Lost – Luke 15:1-7 In this story the good shepherd is Jesus. The lost sheep is a sinner who is far from God, someone who is lost. The Jewish religious leaders and teachers of the law thought God would not care about sinners who are lost –  

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they thought that sinners and lost people are not valuable. But Jesus loves lost sheep. He is telling us, “I am someone who searches for a lost sheep until I find it.

What is Jesus telling us in this story?

1. We are all lost. You might be surprised, but on our own, humans are all lost. Why? Because on our own, we do not follow God. Sheep must follow and obey a shepherd, otherwise they will be lost. Humans must follow and obey God, otherwise we will be lost. If we do not follow God, we follow ourselves – and we cause trouble for others. We judge people the way the religious leaders judged the sinners. The Bible tells us that we need to be found by Jesus; He has a heart for lost people. 2. Jesus searches for the lost. Jesus says, “If you had a hundred sheep and one of them strayed away and was lost in the wilderness, wouldn’t you leave the ninety-nine others to go and search for the lost one until you found it?” Why would Jesus search for the lost sheet? The Bible tells us it is because Jesus made us and He loves us: “… you are precious to me and honored, and I love you.” (Isa. 43:4) We do not deserve to be found, but Jesus searches for us. This is the heart of God. 3. Jesus cares for the lost. The Bible tells us we are all lost. We are selfish and greedy like the notorious sinners. We are prideful and ignorant like the religious leaders. The good news is that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who comes to find us. He truly accepts, cares, loves, and guides everyone who turns from his own way and follows Jesus. He gives us a path to follow in the Bible, which is the Word of Life. 4. Jesus rejoices when He finds the lost. The Bible message is that when Jesus finds us, we must turn from our lost way (repent) and turn to Jesus’ way (believe). We begin to follow Him home. This brings Jesus real joy. He is always happy when even one person turns to Him and becomes His child. So, Christ says, “10 I (Jesus), the Messiah have come to search for and to save such souls as his.” (Luke 19:10)

Questions: Fill in the blank 3-4

So Jesus used this illustration: “If you had a hundred sheep and one of them strayed away and was in the wilderness, wouldn’t you leave the ninety-nine others to go and search for until you it?

 

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“Well, in the same way heaven will be happier over than over ninety-nine others who haven’t strayed away!

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Questions from Luke 15:1-7 1. What is Jesus like? a. He only cares about nice people b. He searches for lost people because he loves them c. He is busy and doesn’t have much time for humans d. He is good at making sweaters from the wool of sheep 2. Who are the lost sheep? a. Sinners and tax collectors (we are) b. Nobody c. Pharisees and the teachers of the law d. A hunter in the forest 3. Why did Jesus Christ come to earth? a. He just came to say “Hi” to us b. He came to save us c. He came to take us on a world tour d. He came to disappoint us 4. What would be your reaction if a close friend were lost and then was found? a. I would not care. b. I would get angry. c. I would be upset. d. I would be thankful and rejoice Optional Questions: You can think and discuss more 5. Why do you think that Jesus ate with people who were known to be sinners? Religious leaders and most people would not want to associate with such people! 6. Every person experiences “lostness” in his or her life. Perhaps it is physical, emotional or spiritual. How did you deal with it or overcome it? 7. If Christ, who is the Son of God and has never sinned, invited you to eat a dinner with Him at your local restaurant, do you think he would judge you or encourage you? What kind of questions do you think he would ask you? What would you say to Him? 8. When you come to the point in your life where you are miserable and deeply lost, do you think Christ will search for you? Do you think He could help you? 9. When sinners come to Christ and believe in him, the Bible tells us “heaven will rejoice.” What does that look like? 10. Please share your thoughts after reading Luke 15:1-7!

 

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____________________________________ Grammar: Expressing Advice: Should, Ought To, Had Better should, ought to

Should and ought to indicate the speaker thanks something is a good idea, but the listener has a choice to follow the suggestion or not You can make advice more indirect by using maybe, perhaps, or do you think…

had better

Had better implies that something bad will happen if you don’t act. It is not appropriate to say had better to someone who has more status or power than you do (for example, someone older than you). It is used more in spoken English than written English. Completed Conversation with Answers

Advice: a. You shouldn’t do that. b. You ought to eat fewer calories. c. Perhaps you should eat smaller portions. Opinion: d. A healthy diet should include fruits and vegetables. e. Children should avoid fast food. f. A child ought to have a supervised diet. g. You’d better ask your doctor before you do that. h. Hadn’t you better check with your doctor first? i. You’d better not do that! You’ll get in a lot of trouble.

Betty: I’m really concerned about my weight. Most of my clothes are too tight. I’d better go on a diet. Sally: I’m overweight, too. But, my doctor gave me some good advice about maintaining a healthy diet. He said I should eat a nutritious, low-fat diet, for example, lean protein and vegetables. He also said I should avoid food that has a lot of animal fat. Betty: Like what? All the good stuff, right? Sally: Well, foods like butter and processed meat, such as bacon, sausage, and bologna. They’re high in calories and have limited nutrition. Of course red meat is high in animal fat. Betty: My favorite meat is steak – all cuts -- which I know is high in fat. Sally: Yes, but also chicken and turkey can be high in fat if we don’t remove the skin. Betty: My problem is healthy snacks. What snacks should I eat?  

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Sally: We all know we should avoid sugar – so no cookies and candy. Have you tried grapes, carrots and celery for snacks? Betty: No, but maybe I should try them. What other advice did your doctor give you? Sally: To lose weight we shouldn’t eat such large portions. Betty: I had better be more careful about what I eat and also how much! Betty: I agree. Staying fit isn’t easy! It takes discipline, but it’s worth the effort!

 

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