Module 1　Our Body and Healthy Habits

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　　众所周知，健康是我们最宝贵的财富，人人都希望有一个好身体，那么到底怎样做才能有助于保持健康呢？让我们一起来看看吧！

　　What should we do to keep healthy?

　　Good health is the most valuable possession(财产)a person can have，but one can't take good health for granted(认为......理所当然)．It is important to remember that the body needs proper care in order to be healthy.There are three things that a person can do to help stay in good shape：eat the right foods，get enough sleep，and exercise regularly.

　　Proper nutrition(营养)is important for good health.

　　Your body can't work well unless it receives the proper kind of "energy"．Avoid foods with lots of sugar and fat.Eat plenty of foods high in protein(蛋白质)，like fish，beans and nuts.Vegetables and fruits are especially important because they provide necessary vitamins(维他命)and minerals(矿物质)．However，don't overeat.It is not healthy to be overweight.

　　Getting the proper amount of sleep is also important.

　　If you don't get enough sleep，you feel tired and get angry easily.You have no energy.Over a long period of time，a little amount of sleep may even result in a change of personality(性格)．Be sure to allow yourself from seven to nine hours of sleep every night.If you do，your body will feel strong and refreshed，and your mind will be sharp.

　　Finally，take plenty of exercise.

　　Exercise makes the body stronger and prevents you from gaining weight.It also improves your heart and lungs.If you follow a regular exercise program，you will probably increase your lifespan (寿命)．Any kind of exercise is good.Most sports are excellent for keeping the body in good shape; basketball，swimming，bicycling and running are good examples.Sports are not only good for your body，but they are enjoyable and interesting，too.

　　If everybody were to eat the right foods，get plenty of sleep and exercise regularly，the world would be a happier and healthier place.We would all live to be much older and wiser.

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