Vocabolario Essenziale per il TOEFL - Dieta

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

dieta

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

dietetico

food that is essential to one's growth and health

nutrizione

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

nutriente

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

unto

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

basso contenuto di carboidrati

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

appetitoso

evenly distributed or in a state of stability

equilibrato

(of food) likely to cause one to gain weight

che fa ingrassare

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

a basso contenuto di grassi

(of food) containing a lot of oil

oleoso

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

leggero

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

organico

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

pesante

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

a base vegetale

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

digestione

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

digerire

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

regime

the feeling of wanting food

appetito

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

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

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

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

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

caloria

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

vegano

someone who avoids eating meat or fish

vegetariano

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

nutrizionista