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Free ESL Conversation Resource · Issue 043

Protein Boom ESL Discussion Questions

15 conversation questions about high-protein foods, changing diet trends, food labels and whether we follow science or clever marketing.
A1–A2 BeginnerB1–B2 IntermediateC1–C2 Advanced

Explore the protein boom through 15 authentic ESL discussion questions from Whey Too Much, Perspective English Issue 043. Discuss high-protein products, food labels, premium prices, past diet trends and why simple health promises are so persuasive. Use these questions for pair work, group discussions or classroom debates at three English levels.

A

Beginner · A1–A2

Start the conversation

  1. 01

    Do you buy any high-protein food? Why?

  2. 02

    What food advice did you hear as a child that people don’t follow now?

  3. 03

    Why do simple food messages spread faster than careful ones?

  4. 04

    Should companies charge more for a HIGH PROTEIN label?

  5. 05

    What do you think the next food trend will be?

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B

Intermediate · B1–B2

Explore the issue

  1. 01

    Do you buy any high-protein products? Do you know why?

  2. 02

    What food advice did you grow up with that nobody follows now?

  3. 03

    Why do simple health messages spread faster than careful ones?

  4. 04

    Should companies be allowed to charge more for a HIGH PROTEIN label?

  5. 05

    What do you think the next food trend will be?

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Science moves slowly. Food labels move fast.

One topic. Three levels. Countless perspectives.
C

Advanced · C1–C2

Challenge the idea

  1. 01

    Do you buy any high-protein products? Could you explain why?

  2. 02

    What food advice did you grow up with that nobody follows now?

  3. 03

    Why do simple health messages spread faster than careful ones?

  4. 04

    Should companies be allowed to charge more for a HIGH PROTEIN label?

  5. 05

    If the jury is still out, whose food advice should we trust?

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Perspective English · Complete lessons

Turn the discussion into a full lesson.

Continue with Whey Too Much, Perspective English Issue 043. Explore protein marketing, changing nutrition trends and healthy-eating advice through reading, vocabulary, critical thinking and speaking activities at your students’ level.

A1–A2

Discuss protein-rich foods, healthy labels, changing food advice and the next big trend through accessible activities.

View beginner lesson →B1–B2

Examine high-protein marketing, premium prices, nutrition research and how diet trends influence shoppers.

View intermediate lesson →C1–C2

Debate health halos, nutrition uncertainty, premium food marketing and the appeal of quick-fix diet claims.

View advanced lesson →