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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #48178 Eating Healthily

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Eating healthily can be less expensive than the unhealthy diet many Australians currently live on. A study compared the cost of the recommended Australian Dietary Guidelines to an average Australian family buys and eats a fortnight. It found that the healthy diet can save $150 at the checkout a fortnight, or $3,900 a year. The study also highlighted the health benefits of the guidelines, which include eating more fruit and vegetables, wholegrains, lean meats, and dairy products, and avoiding processed foods, sweetened drinks, desserts, and alcohol. The researchers said that diets in fruit and vegetables can protect against high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, and some cancers, as well as mood and mental wellbeing. They suggested that families can start making small changes, planning meals with their kids, and trying to make healthy versions of takeaway meals at home.

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A.I. Explanation:

Correct answer: what
Explanation: The word 'what' is used here to introduce a clause that specifies the type of items being discussed, which is the food that an average Australian family buys. It fits grammatically as it serves as a pronoun referring to the unspecified items in the context of the sentence.
Meaning: 'What' refers to the specific items or things that are being mentioned, in this case, the food purchases of an average Australian family.
Wrong options:
which: The word 'which' is used to introduce a non-defining relative clause, but it does not fit here as it does not specify the items in the same way as 'what'.
those: 'Those' refers to specific items that have already been mentioned or are known, but it does not fit the context of introducing a new clause about the average family's purchases.
that: 'That' is a restrictive relative pronoun, but it does not convey the same level of specificity as 'what' in this context.
Correct answer: following
Explanation: The word 'following' is appropriate here as it indicates the action of adhering to the guidelines. It fits grammatically as a gerund that acts as the subject of the clause, aligning well with the context of the sentence.
Meaning: 'Following' means to adhere to or comply with something, in this case, the dietary guidelines.
Wrong options:
adhering: While 'adhering' is similar in meaning, it is less commonly used in this context and does not fit as smoothly as 'following'.
stating: 'Stating' refers to expressing something verbally or in writing, which does not fit the context of acting upon the guidelines.
sticking: 'Sticking' implies a more casual adherence and does not convey the same level of commitment as 'following'.
Correct answer: rich
Explanation: The word 'rich' is suitable here as it describes diets that are abundant in fruit and vegetables. It fits grammatically as an adjective that modifies 'diets', providing a clear and positive connotation in the context of health benefits.
Meaning: 'Rich' in this context means having a large quantity of something beneficial, specifically fruit and vegetables in diets.
Wrong options:
separate: 'Separate' does not relate to the context of diet composition and implies division rather than abundance.
focused: 'Focused' suggests concentration but does not convey the idea of abundance or quantity in relation to diet.
high: 'High' could imply quantity but is less specific than 'rich' in describing the quality of the diet.
Correct answer: boost
Explanation: The word 'boost' is appropriate as it indicates an increase in mood and mental wellbeing. It fits grammatically as a verb that complements the subject of the sentence, aligning well with the positive outcomes discussed.
Meaning: 'Boost' means to increase or improve something, in this case, mood and mental wellbeing.
Wrong options:
rise: 'Rise' is typically used as an intransitive verb and does not fit well with the context of actively improving mood.
exaggerate: 'Exaggerate' implies overstating something, which does not align with the intended meaning of improving mood.
flourish: 'Flourish' suggests thriving or growing well, but it does not directly convey the idea of improvement in mood as effectively as 'boost'.

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