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Experts warn about holiday sugar and health (Level A1) — assorted color of candies in white ceramic bowl

Experts warn about holiday sugar and healthCEFR A1

31 Mar 2026

Adapted from Ethan Sirles - Virginia Tech, Futurity CC BY 4.0

Photo by Glen Carrie, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
83 words
  • 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

  • expertA person with special knowledge.
    Experts
  • holidayA special day for celebration or rest.
    holidays
  • regularlyAt usual times, not only once.
  • long-termLasting for a long time.
  • addedPut into food during making.
  • occasionalNot 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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