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Il libro Insight - Pre-intermedio - Unità 3 - 3A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3A in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "nutrient", "life cycle", "transport", etc.

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food
[sostantivo]

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

cibo

cibo

Ex: They donated canned food to the local food bank.Hanno donato cibo in scatola alla banca del **cibo** locale.
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nutrition
[sostantivo]

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

nutrizione

nutrizione

Ex: Her passion for nutrition led her to pursue a career as a dietitian , helping others improve their health and well-being through proper nutrition.La sua passione per la **nutrizione** l'ha portata a intraprendere una carriera come dietista, aiutando gli altri a migliorare la loro salute e benessere attraverso una corretta alimentazione.
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additive
[sostantivo]

a substance that is added in small quantities to something else to improve or preserve its quality, appearance, or effectiveness

additivo

additivo

Ex: In the experiment , they added a chemical additive to test its effect on the reaction rate .Nell'esperimento, hanno aggiunto un **additivo** chimico per testarne l'effetto sulla velocità di reazione.
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calorie
[sostantivo]

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

caloria

caloria

Ex: Food labels often include information about the number of calories per serving to help consumers make informed choices about their diet .Le etichette alimentari spesso includono informazioni sul numero di **calorie** per porzione per aiutare i consumatori a fare scelte informate sulla loro dieta.
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carbohydrate
[sostantivo]

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

carboidrato

Ex: Carbohydrates are essential for brain function and overall energy levels throughout the day .I **carboidrati** sono essenziali per la funzione cerebrale e i livelli di energia generale durante il giorno.
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fat
[sostantivo]

a substance taken from animals or plants and then processed so that it can be used in cooking

grasso

grasso

Ex: The fat was melted before being added to the stew .Il **grasso** è stato sciolto prima di essere aggiunto allo stufato.
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mineral
[sostantivo]

a solid and natural substance that is not produced in the body of living beings but its intake is necessary to remain healthy

minerale

minerale

Ex: The doctor recommended supplements to ensure she gets enough essential minerals.Il medico ha raccomandato integratori per assicurarsi che assuma abbastanza **minerali** essenziali.
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nutrient
[sostantivo]

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

nutriente

nutriente

Ex: Lack of certain nutrients can lead to health problems .La mancanza di alcuni **nutrienti** può portare a problemi di salute.
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protein
[sostantivo]

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

proteina

Ex: This energy bar contains 20 grams of plant-based protein.Questa barretta energetica contiene 20 grammi di **proteine** vegetali.
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salt
[sostantivo]

a natural, white substance, obtained from mines and also found in seawater that is added to the food to make it taste better or to preserve it

sale

sale

Ex: We bought a bag of coarse sea salt from the specialty store.Abbiamo comprato un sacchetto di **sale** marino grosso dal negozio specializzato.
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sugar
[sostantivo]

a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet

zucchero

zucchero

Ex: The children enjoyed colorful cotton candy at the fair , made from sugar.I bambini hanno apprezzato il zucchero filato colorato alla fiera, fatto di **zucchero**.
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vitamin
[sostantivo]

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

vitamina

vitamina

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to eat
[Verbo]

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

mangiare

mangiare

Ex: The kids were so hungry after playing outside that they could n't wait to eat dinner .I bambini erano così affamati dopo aver giocato fuori che non vedevano l'ora di **mangiare** la cena.
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life cycle
[sostantivo]

all the different stages of grow and development of a living organism

ciclo vitale

ciclo vitale

Ex: The life cycle of mammals begins with birth and ends with death .Il **ciclo di vita** dei mammiferi inizia con la nascita e termina con la morte.
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to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

transportare

transportare

Ex: Public transportation systems in metropolitan areas are essential for transporting large numbers of commuters .I sistemi di **trasporto** pubblico nelle aree metropolitane sono essenziali per **trasportare** un gran numero di pendolari.
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to put food or drinks in a refrigerator or other cold place to keep them cool or fresh

refrigerare, mettere in frigorifero

refrigerare, mettere in frigorifero

Ex: All the groceries will be refrigerated to maintain freshness .Tutti i generi alimentari saranno **refrigerati** per mantenerne la freschezza.
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to produce
[Verbo]

to make something using raw materials or different components

produrre

produrre

Ex: Our company mainly produces goods for export .La nostra azienda **produce** principalmente beni per l'esportazione.
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to recycle
[Verbo]

to make a waste product usable again

riciclare

riciclare

Ex: Electronic waste can be recycled to recover valuable materials and reduce electronic waste pollution .I rifiuti elettronici possono essere **riciclati** per recuperare materiali preziosi e ridurre l'inquinamento da rifiuti elettronici.
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to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

buttare via

buttare via

Ex: I'll throw the unnecessary files away to declutter the office.**Butterò via** i file inutili per sgomberare l'ufficio.
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package
[sostantivo]

a box or container in which items are packed

pacchetto

pacchetto

Ex: The package was labeled with instructions to handle with care .Il **pacchetto** era etichettato con istruzioni per maneggiare con cura.
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eco-friendly
[aggettivo]

referring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment

ecologico

ecologico

Ex: They installed eco-friendly solar panels to lower their energy consumption .Hanno installato pannelli solari **ecologici** per ridurre il loro consumo energetico.
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energy-efficient
[aggettivo]

(of a product or system) using less energy while still achieving the same level of performance or output

efficiente dal punto di vista energetico, a basso consumo energetico

efficiente dal punto di vista energetico, a basso consumo energetico

Ex: Solar panels are an energy-efficient solution for generating electricity.I pannelli solari sono una soluzione **efficiente dal punto di vista energetico** per generare elettricità.
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greenhouse gas
[sostantivo]

any type of gas, particularly carbon dioxide, that contributes to global warming by trapping heat

effetto serra

effetto serra

Ex: Policies aim to reduce the production of greenhouse gases globally .Le politiche mirano a ridurre la produzione di **gas serra** a livello globale.
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global warming
[sostantivo]

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

riscaldamento globale

riscaldamento globale

Ex: Global warming threatens ecosystems and wildlife .Il **riscaldamento globale** minaccia gli ecosistemi e la fauna selvatica.
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rubbish dump
[sostantivo]

a place where garbage and waste materials are collected and disposed of

discarica

discarica

Ex: After the storm , debris from the streets was collected and taken to the rubbish dump.Dopo la tempesta, i detriti dalle strade furono raccolti e portati alla **discarica**.
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recycling center
[sostantivo]

a place where materials such as paper, plastic, glass, and metal are collected and sorted so they can be reused or turned into new products

centro di riciclaggio, impianto di riciclaggio

centro di riciclaggio, impianto di riciclaggio

Ex: Workers sorted materials at the recycling center.I lavoratori hanno smistato i materiali al **centro di riciclaggio**.
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food mile
[sostantivo]

the distance that food travels from its place of production to the consumer, typically measured in miles or kilometers

chilometro alimentare, distanza alimentare

chilometro alimentare, distanza alimentare

Ex: The restaurant sources ingredients with minimal food miles.Il ristorante approvvigiona ingredienti con un minimo di **miglia alimentari**.
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to grow
[Verbo]

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

crescere

crescere

Ex: As they grow, puppies require a lot of care and attention .Mentre **crescono**, i cuccioli richiedono molte cure e attenzioni.
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