We all know that eating too much junk food is bad for our health, but did you know that eating some...

1. just
2. founded
3. beneficial
4. harm
5. popular
6. contain
7. on

The text discusses the misconception that all health foods are inherently good for you, highlighting that some can be almost as detrimental as junk food. Now, let's go through each question in detail to find the most appropriate word choices:

1. "We all know that eating too much junk food is bad for our health, but did you know that eating some kinds of health foods could be (32) . as bad for you?"

   • The correct word is almost. The sentence should read: "but did you know that eating some kinds of health foods could be almost as bad for you?" This choice makes the comparison to junk food clear and emphasizes that some health foods can be nearly as harmful.

2. "Michel Simon, who (33) . the Centre for Informed Food Choices in the USA, says there are sugary sports drinks that are as unhealthy as cola."

   • The correct word is founded. The sentence should read: "Michel Simon, who founded the Centre for Informed Food Choices in the USA, says there are sugary sports drinks that are as unhealthy as cola." This choice indicates that Michel Simon established the organization.

3. "These drinks may be (34) . for marathon runners, but for kids doing ordinary exercise, they may end up doing more (35) . than good."

   • The correct word is beneficial. The sentence should read: "These drinks may be beneficial for marathon runners, but for kids doing ordinary exercise, they may end up doing more harm than good." This choice indicates that the drinks have a positive effect for a specific group.

4. "These drinks may be beneficial for marathon runners, but for kids doing ordinary exercise, they may end up doing more (35) . than good."

   • The correct word is harm. The sentence should read: "but for kids doing ordinary exercise, they may end up doing more harm than good." This choice indicates a negative impact.

5. "Breakfast cereals, which of course are very (36) . with kids, have also been criticised."

   • The correct word is popular. The sentence should read: "Breakfast cereals, which of course are very popular with kids, have also been criticised." This choice indicates that breakfast cereals are well-liked among children.

6. "Whilst they are often high in fibre, some of them (37) . a lot more sugar and salt than you would expect."

   • The correct word is contain. The sentence should read: "Whilst they are often high in fibre, some of them contain a lot more sugar and salt than you would expect." This choice indicates what is present in the cereals.

7. "So next time you decide to cut down (38) . junk food, think twice about what you end up eating instead."

   • The correct word is on. The sentence should read: "So next time you decide to cut down on junk food, think twice about what you end up eating instead." This choice indicates the action of reducing consumption.

Putting it all together, the corrected passage reads:

"We all know that eating too much junk food is bad for our health, but did you know that eating some kinds of health foods could be almost as bad for you?

Michel Simon, who founded the Centre for Informed Food Choices in the USA, says there are sugary sports drinks that are as unhealthy as cola. 'These drinks may be beneficial for marathon runners, but for kids doing ordinary exercise, they may end up doing more harm than good.'

Breakfast cereals, which of course are very popular with kids, have also been criticised. Whilst they are often high in fibre, some of them contain a lot more sugar and salt than you would expect. In addition, some of the foods we have to avoid is 'health snacks' that have also been added to the black list. Although they look and sound nutritious, in most cases they are much tastier than they are healthy for you. So next time you decide to cut down on junk food, think twice about what you end up eating instead."

Eating some kinds of health foods could be just as bad for you. Michel Simon, who founded the Centre for Informed Food Choices in the USA, says there are sugary sports drinks that are as unhealthy as cola. "These drinks may be beneficial for marathon runners, but for kids doing ordinary exercise, they may end up doing more harm than good."

Breakfast cereals, which of course are very popular with kids, have also been criticized. Whilst they are often high in fiber, some of them contain a lot more sugar and salt than you would expect. In addition, some of the foods we have to avoid are 'health snacks' that have also been added to the black list. Although they look and sound nutritious, in most cases they are much tastier than they are healthy for you. So next time you decide to cut down on junk food, think twice about what you end up eating instead.