Vocabulaire Essentiel pour le TOEFL - Régime

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

régime, diète

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

alimentaire

food that is essential to one's growth and health

nutrition, alimentation

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

nutritif

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

gras

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

faible en glucides

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

appétissant

evenly distributed or in a state of stability

équilibré

(of food) likely to cause one to gain weight

qui fait grossir

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

faible en matières grasses, pauvre en matières grasses, faible en gras

(of food) containing a lot of oil

huileux, graisseux, gras

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

léger

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

organique

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

riche en

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

à base de plantes

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

digestion

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

digérer

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

régime

the feeling of wanting food

appétit

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

cholestérol

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

protéine

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

vitamine

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

fibre

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.

hydrate de carbone

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

calorie

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

végane

someone who avoids eating meat

végétarien, végétarienne

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

nutritionniste