Chinese cuisine has a long history, and is one of the most diverse cooking heritage in the world. More than just delicious dishes, it reflects the distinctive and profound Chinese culture. With its long history, some of the Chinese food is listed into the intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产) of the nation.  We've chosen four dishes from the list, some of which you may find quite familiar with.

    ⒈Nanxiang Steamed Bun

With a history of about 150 years, Nanxiang steamed bun(also known as Nanxiang xiaolongmantou or Nanxiang xiaolongbao), is still one signature dish of Chinese cuisine. It is famous for its thin wrapping and rich filling. When having the steamed bun, keep in mind to take a small bite first and enjoy the tasty juice that flows into your mouth.

    ⒉Zhoucun Sesame Seed Cake

Zhoucun sesame seed cake is a healthy and nutritious snack suitable for the young and the old. It has a long history of around 1, 800 years, and is named after its place of origin, Zhoucun village of Zibo, Shandong Province. It is widely known for being" shaped like the full moon, thin as an autumn leaf; breaking into pieces of jade(玉)when dropped on the floor, leaving a strong flavour in your mouth".

    ⒊Dragon Beard Noodles

    With great popularity in northern China, dragon beard noodles have a history of more than 300 years. It is not clear exactly how they were created in the first place, but the legend says that a royal chef first made them to please the emperor in the Ming Dynasty. It is said that they got the name for being almost as thin as a human hair.

    ⒋Beijing Roast Duck

    The history of Beijing roast duck can be traced back to the 13th century, when it was on the menu of the imperial family. It later became popular among the common people, as some royal chefs began to open their own restaurants. Today, it's without any doubt one of the most famous Chinese dishes, and there is hardly any tourist who would take the risk of missing it during their trip to Beijing.

    Breakfast kick-starts your metabolism, helping you burn calories throughout the day. Many studies have proved that eating breakfast is related to good health, such as better memory and concentration, lower chances of heart disease, and lower rate of being overweight.

    Although there is no evidence to show whether people who eat breakfast also have a healthier lifestyle, it is clear that the morning meal can help your body function well. Your body needs enough blood sugar to make your muscles and brain work best, and a good breakfast can supply it. If your body doesn't get that fuel from breakfast, you may feel exhausted for the whole morning.

    Many people have their reasons for skipping breakfast, such as not having enough time, not feeling hungry, etc. Whatever excuses they may hold, they are not valid. Remember, you need food in your system long before lunchtime.

    Without breakfast, you may get so hungry later on that you eat a lot of high-fat, high-sugar food between meals.

    If you don't have too much time for breakfast. It's a good idea to have something small within an hour of waking up. Even last night's leftovers will do. But make sure to resist the temptation of sweets or doughnuts. The best breakfast is a mix of food that contains carbohydrates(碳水化合物), protein, healthy fat and fibre. Carbohydrates will give you energy right away, and protein will give you it later on and fibre keeps you feeling full. Try whole grain cereal, low-fat milk and fruit. A mixture made from low-fat yoghurt and fruit is also a good choice.

    The word "barbecue" comes from the Caribbean word "barbacoa", which originally wasn't a way of cooking food, but the name of a wooden structure used by Taino Indians to smoke their food. It was recorded that the first barbecue as a diet consisted of some sort of fish, creatures from the sea obviously being plentiful in the Caribbean. Besides used for cooking, the structure of sticks could also be used as an area for sleeping, storage, and a shelter.

    Spanish explorers took the word "barbacoa" back to Spain, where it appeared in print for the first time in 1526. At first, "barbacoa" still referred to the structure in which food was cooked, but later people started using it to refer to the process of cooking food in a barbacoa and the cooked food itself.

    It was in A New Voyage Round the World written by William Dampier, published in 1697 that the word firstly appeared in print in English. It referred to the structure as a place for sleeping. By 1733, "barbecue began to mean asocial gathering when meat was grilled. About two decades later, in 1755, the word" barbecue" was entered into Samuel Johnson's A Dictionary of the English Language.

    Today, there are different spellings as well as meanings for" barbecue". Many people use" barbeque," BBQ", "Bar-B-Que, and other forms. The" official" spelling is generally considered to be "barbecue" with the letter" c, similar to the original. While people may debate over what should be the correct spelling or what exactly constitutes barbecue, there is one thing we all agree on: a barbecue is definitely no longer a shelter or a sleeping structure!

    President George Washington himself was a big fan of barbecue. He wrote in his diary about going to a barbecue in 1769("Went in to Alexandria to a Barbecue and stayed all Night), and hosting one in 1773("a Barbicue of my own giving at Accatinck"). Barbecue competitions have been taking place since at least 1959. The first one seemed to have taken place in Hawaii, just a few months after it became a state, but was only for men. 25 men competed for the grand prize of $10.000.

    Many dentists are worried about their patients consuming too many sugar-filled sodas, sweet drinks and non-nutritious snacks. These foods don, t have much nutritional value and they can take a toll on teeth.

    What affect how quickly youngsters may develop tooth decay(蛀牙)are the eating habits and their food choices. With bacteria coming into contact with sugar in the mouth, acid( 酸)is produced. It will attack the teeth and eventually lead to tooth decay.

    Foods containing sugar of any kind can lead to tooth decay. Almost all foods, even milk and vegetables, contain some type of sugar. Some of them, however, are a necessary part of a healthy diet due to their nutritional value. To help control the amount of sugar you consume, you need to read food labels carefully and choose foods and drinks with lower added sugar. Drinks, sweets and biscuits that contain a lot of added sugar shouldn't be on your shopping list.

    Maintaining a diet lacking certain nutrients may increase the risk of tissue(4#A )infection in your mouth, which may result in a major cause of tooth loss in adults-the periodontal disease(2 a%P). Although poor nutrition and the periodontal disease are not directly related, many studies show that the disease progresses faster and can be more severe in people with nutrient-poor diets.

    To make sure of enough nutrition, we need to maintain a balanced diet. Eating a variety of foods from each of the five major food groups and consuming less snacks will help a lot. If you do snack, choose nutritious foods, such as cheese, raw vegetables, plain yoghurt, or a piece of fruit.

    Speaking of diet, most people think of strict restrictions(限制)on food. In fact, research shows that it is small, consistent(持续的))changes rather than a major diet that can contribute to lasting weight control. The following habits are some of the small changes that can help you lose weight in a healthy way.

    ⒈Eat Breakfast Every Day

    Research shows when eating breakfast regularly, people are more successful at losing weight. If you haven't started eating breakfast, do it now. If you are already a breakfast eater, try increasing the variety of healthy food in your breakfast.

    ⒉Use Smaller Dish

    Some studies show that we eat less with smaller tableware(餐具). The theory is that a full plate makes the food portions look bigger, which tricks people into thinking that they are eating more than they actually do. So next time you have your dinner, try having it on salad plates instead of larger dinner plates.

    ⒊Use Bigger Forks

    But there is research showing that less eating can actually result from using a bigger fork and taking bigger bites. Because when seeing the food on the plates reduce quickly, people may stop eating sooner considering they've had enough.

    ⒋Display Produce(农产品) Proudly

    Produce contains lots of nutrients and fewer calories. What's more, it's rich in fibre, which helps fill you up. Instead, bring the fruits and vegetables front and centre in your refrigerator and out in your kitchen.

A. This is one habit most of us can stick with for the long term.

B. Therefore, don't bury your apples or onions under other food.

C. Increasing the variety of healthy food may help people lose weight, according to some research.

D. The key is to make the changes sustainable (持续的) and easy to adopt in your daily life.

E. The result: we are satisfied with less food.

F. It might sound quite unreasonable.

G. Slice celery, peppers and other delicious produce, and pack them in bags for a quick and healthy treat.

    People in the US have been encouraged for decades to eat various kinds of food, as the variety of food helps to 1 that they keep a 2with enough nutrition. But this week a group of nutrition experts said that longstanding 3might be out of date.

    The advice to 4 different kinds of food has been included in the government's Dietary Guidelines for Americans《美国居民膳食指南》for quite some time.It.is 5 based on 6 studies of low-income populations. The studies claimed that consuming various kinds of food could help 7deficiencies(缺乏) of nutrition.

    But things may be different considering today's environment 8food is plentiful. That same advice could lead to a(n) 9consequence, argued Dr Otto, one of the experts with the American Heart Association.

    Experts 10the latest evidence of the recommendation, and 11a scientific report on Thursday. The report stated that in some studies, people who consume a wide range of food usually eat many nutritious food 12fish, vegetables and fruits. 13they also eat many14food, like sugared snacks and other processed food.

    Greater dietary variety is also associated with a(n) 15 calorie intake and weight gain. Some studies show that a 16variety of food choices in any given meal could delay fullness and17the amount of food people eat. Some recent dietary guidelines recommend that people eat" a variety of food", and18 " a variety of vegetables from all of the subgroups".

    But Dr Otto said people should worry 19 about variety and more about diet quality, such as filling half your plate with only one or two vegetables you like. Actually, what 20is the amount of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other nutritious food you eat, not the variety.

    The gastronomic (烹饪法的) meal of the French, together with Peking Opera and Spanish flamenco dancing is among the most valued cultural (treasure) declared by the United Nations.

    UNESCO made the decision to include French food to a list (celebrate)the world's intangible cultural heritage, which was not at all surprising to the French people. centuries, people in France have firmly believed that nothing is more (satisfy) and pleasing than sitting down and having a good French meal with friends and family.

    Jean-Robert Pitte,  led the effort to win UNESCO,'s blessing, believed that the meal plays a significant part in building French people's cultural identify. "This  (exist) in a lot of other countries. But we have a certain form of gastronomy, with the (marry) of food and wine, the succession of dishes, the way of setting the table, of talking about it, which are specifically French".

    The French were happy  the decision. To them, getting French-style meals on the UNESCO list would not only raise people's awareness of (preserve) the tradition of their home-style gastronomy, but also contribute to the cultural (diverse) of the whole world.

1）健康饮食对学生身心健康的重要性；

2）提供具体的改善建议。

注意：

1）词数100左右；

2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。