Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Dieta

a set of food that is eaten to keep healthy, thin, etc.

related to the food and nutrition aspects of a person's diet

food that is essential to one's growth and health

(of food) containing substances that are good for the growth and health of the body

(of food) containing or cooked in a lot of oil

(of food or a diet) having or containing fewer carbohydrates

(of food) looking or smelling appealing and tasty, often making one eager to eat it

evenly distributed or in a state of stability

(of food) likely to cause one to gain weight

(of food or a diet) having a low or lower amount of fat

(of food) containing a lot of oil

(of food) low in sugar, fat, or other rich ingredients, which makes it easily digestible

(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

containing a high amount of fat, sugar, or other indulgent ingredients

(of a diet or food) completely or mainly consisting of plants

a process in the body in which food is broken into small substances to be absorbed

to break down food in the body and to absorb its nutrients and necessary substances

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

the feeling of wanting food

a substance high in fat and found in blood and most body tissues, a high amount of which correlates with an increased risk of heart disease

a substance found in food such as meat, eggs, seeds, etc. which is an essential part of the diet and keeps the body strong and healthy

natural substances that are found in food, which the body needs in small amounts to remain healthy, such as vitamin A, B, etc.

a type of carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by the body and instead helps regulate bowel movements and maintain a healthy digestive system

a substance that consists of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon that provide heat and energy for the body, found in foods such as bread, pasta, fruits, etc.

the unit used to measure the amount of energy that a food produces

someone who does not consume or use anything that is produced from animals, such as meat, milk, or eggs

someone who avoids eating meat

someone who is an expert in the field of food and nutrition