Everyone wants to be as healthy as possible.

Fortunately, in modern society there are many things

that people can do to improve their physical condition. What do you think is the best way to stay
healthy?

 Get exercise on a regular basis

 Eat healthy food every day
 Visit a doctor for regular examinations
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Maintaining our health is one of the most effective ways of guaranteeing that we live a long and
prosperous life. I do many things in order to stay fit, but the most important is maintaining a healthy
diet. There are two reasons why I think this is critically important, which I will explore in the following
essay.

To begin with, eating healthy food prevents obesity, which is the cause of many very serious
illnesses. Obesity is debilitating all by itself, but it also leads to a variety of other diseases, including
diabetes, arthritis and cancer. If we are not aware of this connection when making decisions about
the food which we eat, we will suffer serious consequences. My eldest cousin is a compelling
example of this. While my cousin maintained a healthy weight throughout high school and university
(despite eating a lot of unhealthy snacks and junk food), when he entered adulthood his metabolism
changed and he began to rapidly gain weight. My cousin is not a particularly self-conscious
individual and was never bothered by how his weight gain affected his appearance, so he continued
on this course for many years. However, he was eventually diagnosed with diabetes, which has had
a profound effect on his quality of life. As a result, he regrets not being more careful about his
dietary choices.

Secondly, eating healthy food gives us a lot of energy, which makes it easier to succeed in our
personal and professional pursuits. It is no secret that people who lack certain vitamins and
nutrients do not have the energy necessary to complete even simple tasks. For instance, when I was
a university student I often skipped meals because I was extremely busy completing my academic
work. As a result of not eating proper meals, I started to suffer from fatigue and lethargy. My grades
began to drop because when it came time to write my tests I could barely keep my eyes open long
enough to answer the questions. Moreover, my assignments were poorly done because my fatigue
made me unable to keep up with deadlines. The following year, though, I was a bit more diligent
about making intelligent food choices and my grades quickly recovered.

In conclusion, the most important thing we can do to stay healthy is to maintain a nutritious
diet. This is because eating the right food prevents obesity and related diseases, and because it
gives us the energy to keep up with our academic and professional obligations. (414 words)