The following cartoon can be used as a basis for a reading exercise. The children can then rewrite it so that Ronald has a healthy day and eats lots of fruit and vegetables. Alternatively, don't use the cartoon, but tell the children to create two contrasting fictional characters. One character should have a healthy diet and lifestyle whilst the other does all of the things associated with a poor diet and an unhealthy lifestyle.

Ask the children to do some role plays based around the characters, for example:

• A conversation between the characters in which they each try to persuade the other to adopt
  their form of diet and lifestyle.
  
• An interview with one of the characters.
  
• A conversation between a doctor or fitness instructor and one of the characters.
  
• A conversation between a junk food salesperson and one of the characters.
  
• A visit to a cafe or restaurant.
  
• A conversation between one of the characters and their own family.