Track 8

Unit 3b.

Health sciences.

Food addictions.

Page 47.

Build your vocabulary.

1. affects.

When I drink coffee late at night. It really affects my sleep. I cannot go to sleep easily and I wake up a lot.

1. consequence.

The consequence of eating too much sugar is getting fat without a doubt that is what will happen.

1. Crave.

When I’m tired or feel sad. I crave something sweet. I really want to eat candy or cookies at that time.

1. harmful.

Some foods can be harmful if we eat too much of them. We can become sick.

1. Legal.

When a doctor writes a prescription for a drug than that drug is legal. It is okay to take the drug.

1. moderation.

Drinking several cups of coffee a day can make a person feel too excited. It’s better to drink coffee in moderation so maybe just one cup.

1. period of time.

Many people drink coffee in the period of time between waking up and going to work.

1. regulates.

The government regulates the sale and use of alcohol and drugs, but we can buy and eat addictive foods freely.

1. risk.

when you drink many cups of coffee every day there is a risk you become addicted. It’s possible you will feel like you need the coffee.

1. substances.

The substances we eat or drink can make us healthy or they can be addictive.