Il libro Solutions - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 6 - 6A

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

cibo

the general condition of a person's mind or body

salute

milk or foods that are made from milk, such as butter and cheese

prodotti lattiero-caseari

(of drinks) carbonated and having bubbles of gas

frizzante

any liquid that we can drink

bevanda

turkeys, chickens, geese, ducks, etc. that are kept for their eggs and meat

pollame

having undergone a specific procedure or treatment

lavorato

the edible seeds of some plants such as peas, lentils, etc.

leguminose

a type of dietary fat that is solid at room temperature and typically found in animal products such as meat and dairy, as well as in some plant-based oils like coconut and palm oil

grassi saturi

the entire kernel, providing more nutrients and fiber than processed grains

integrale

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

ridurre

to increase or enhance the amount, level, or intensity of something

amplificare

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

digerire

used to describe something that is very strong and has an urgent, powerful effect on one's thoughts, feelings, or behavior

consumare

to make something using raw materials or different components

produrre

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

contenere

to be on fire and be destroyed by it

bruciare

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

conrollare

the field of science that studies food and drink and their effects on the human body

nutrizione

added to another substance or process, typically with the intention of enhancing or modifying it

additivo

a soft silver-white metal that is an important element in bones and teeth

calcio

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

caloria

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.

carboidrato

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

colesterolo

(of people or animals) weighing much more than what is thought to be healthy for their body

grasso

a solid, naturally occurring substance with a specific chemical composition, typically found in the earth's crust, such as gold, copper, etc.

minerale

a substance such as a vitamin, protein, fat, etc. that is essential for good health and growth

nutriente

a substance that is added to food, cosmetics, or other products to prevent or slow down their spoilage or deterioration

conservante

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

proteina

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

vitamina

to put things together to make them bigger in size or quantity

aggiungere

to strike someone repeatedly, usually causing physical harm or injury

battare

to forcibly push something against a surface until it breaks or is damaged or disfigured

comprimere

(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat

fondere

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

versare

to move a spoon, etc. around in a liquid or other substance to completely mix it

mescolare

‌a handheld object with small pieces of curved wire used for whipping cream or eggs

frullino

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

fibra