Module 1 Our Body and Healthy HabitsSection Ⅰ Introduction & Reading Pre-reading

　　Each day our body should receive 50 nutrients from the food we eat. The six essential nutrients are protein (蛋白质), carbohydrates (碳水化合物), fat, vitamins, minerals and water. The Chinese diet is considered to be the healthiest in the world. It contains a lot of fruits and green vegetables. Itis rich infibre (纤维) and low in sugar and fat.

　　Many health experts stress the importance of eating a good breakfast and having one's main meal earlier in the day. There is a saying:Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince (王子) and dinner like a pauper (穷人). Why? Because the food you eat for breakfast will give you energy to use while you are active during the day. There is evidence thateating a good breakfast, particularly one containing grains and fruits, can improve your concentration and mood.

　　Many nutritionists suggest that people eatsmall, low­fat meals five or six times a day. Most agree, however, that good nutrition and what you eat are more important than when you eat it. Keeping a balanced diet is the best way to enjoy a healthy life.

But how to keep a balanced diet and keep our bodies healthy? In this module I'll introduce my good friend Zhou Kai to you and I think you'll learn a lot from