TV dinners?
TV programmes with (35)__________ chefs are partly responsible for several positive effects on our eating habits. They have (36)__________ more people to cook at home, rather than rely on takeaways or (37)__________ meals. Additionally, as a result of these programmes, school canteens now offer healthier options and more schools are involved (38)__________ producing their own food in projects such as school farms.
Problems remain, though, and many people blame our (39)__________ diets on pre-prepared meals bought in supermarkets. (40)__________, recent research suggests that (41)__________ presented on cookery programmes teach us to cook meals which (42)__________ more fat and less fibre than shop-bought meals, so they are actually worse for us.
Even if the food we learn to cook from the television is healthy, the fact is that we eat too much of it. Experts say that we need less emphasis on food, not more. They (43)__________ eating a balanced diet of meals prepared at home with plenty of (44)__________ food like salad vegetables and fruits. Sadly, the healthiest option would not make for very interesting TV viewing.