Use the passage to complete the activity:

Do you want to add years to your life and feel better too? Here are a few tips. First, to decrease your chances of a heart attack, eat a handful of nuts each day. Also, to ease the effects of rheumatoid arthritis, be sure to include some citrus, such as orange juice, in your diet. Finally, exercise on a regular basis. Include weight-bearing activities such as walking and jogging. Also, try yoga for flexibility and stress relief.



In 1-2 sentences, identify the author’s purpose and list two reasons to support your answer:

Author's Purpose:

Reason 1:

Reason 2:

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Author's Purpose: The author's purpose is to provide tips for improving health and adding years to one's life.

Reason 1: Eating a handful of nuts each day can decrease the chances of a heart attack.

Reason 2: Including citrus like orange juice in the diet can ease the effects of rheumatoid arthritis.