Question

According to a recent survey, more and more kids think about their health. Here are some of the opinions. Fill in the gaps with the words from the box. Three words are extra.
I've always wanted  to lose (1)_______,  but mostly to boost  my own
(2)_______, not just because of what other people have said. I no longer
look at it as a (3)_____, I just think about eating (4)________.
Amy, 15
Children and teenagers need to be taught that during your younger years dieting
is not the answer to weight problems. A balanced diet and (5)_________________
healthy exercise is the way to go.
Eddie, 13
Dieting is stupid. More (6)___ is better. I (7)_____be bullied, because I am a bit (8) _ _. Now I'm trying really hard to lose the extra pounds!
The food at my school is really (9). The only problem with this is
that it is quite expensive.
Sophie, 15

Answer 1

1) weight; 2) confidence; 3) diet; 4) healthily; 5) regular; 6) exercise; 7) used to; 8) overweight; 9) healthy
Extra words: flexible, lifestyle, regularity