原版英语对话：How to Stay Healthy(2)

A: Doctor, what is the best way to stay healthy?
B: Having a good diet is probably the most important thing.
A: It is very confusing to know what to eat.
B: You need plenty of fruits and vegetables, small amounts of protein, and whole grains.
A: Are there certain things that I should avoid?
B: You shouldn’t consume¹ too much sugar or caffeine. Also, watch your intake² of fatty food.
A: After watching my diet, what else should I do?
B: You need to stop smoking, and make sure that you get 30 minutes of exercise every day.
A: Can I have a glass of wine now and then?
B: As long as you don’t overdo³ it, a glass of wine a day should be OK.
 

1 consume   

vt.花费，消费；毁灭；vi.消费掉；枯萎

参考例句：

• They generally consume more power and take up more space,too.它们通常消耗更多的能量，并且占用更多的空间。
• The British consume a vast amount of tea each year.英国人每年消费大量的茶叶。

2 intake   

n.吸入，纳入；进气口，入口

参考例句：

• Reduce your salt intake.减少盐的摄入量。
• There was a horrified intake of breath from every child.所有的孩子都害怕地倒抽了一口凉气。

3 overdo   

vt.把...做得过头，演得过火

参考例句：

• Do not overdo your privilege of reproving me.不要过分使用责备我的特权。
• The taxi drivers' association is urging its members,who can work as many hours as they want,not to overdo it.出租车司机协会劝告那些工作时长不受限制的会员不要疲劳驾驶。