Reading text - dietary options

VOCABULARY MATCHING - paragraph 01 Before reading the text, let's check some vocabulary that might help you better understand its content: revealed Made previously unknown or secret information known to others. fad An intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is shortlived and without basis in its qualities. shed Lose something, like weight. hearty Of food: healthy and in a larger amount. metabolism The chemical processes that happen inside a living organism in order to maintain life. boosted Helped or encouraged something to increase or improve. consumed Ate, drank or used. VOCABULARY MATCHING - paragraph 02 Before reading the text, let's check some vocabulary that might help you better understand its content: rate A measure, quantity, or frequency - usually one measured against some other quantity or measure. findings A conclusion reached as a result of an inquiry, investigation, research or trial. regardless Without considering or paying attention to the present situation. underline Emphasize something; show that something is important. obesity The condition of being very, very fat or overweight. significant Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention. prevent Stop from happening.