- Experts say many people like sweet foods.
- This is true especially at holidays like Easter.
- Many people buy lots of candy for Easter.
- Having one or two candies is usually fine.
- Regularly eating extra sugar can hurt your long-term health.
- Too much sugar can cause weight gain and illness.
- Children need less added sugar than most adults.
- Sugar from fruit is different and has fiber.
- Chocolate and candy often have both sugar and fat.
- Experts advise keeping holiday treats occasional and small.
Difficult words
- expert — A person with special knowledge.Experts
- holiday — A special day for celebration or rest.holidays
- regularly — At usual times, not only once.
- long-term — Lasting for a long time.
- added — Put into food during making.
- occasional — Not often happening now and then.
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Discussion questions
- Do you like sweet foods?
- Do you eat candy at holidays?
- Do you prefer fruit or chocolate?
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