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

mâncare

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

nutriție

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

aditiv

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

calorie

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.

carbohidrat

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

grăsime

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

mineral

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

nutrient

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

proteină

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

sare

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

zahăr

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

vitamină

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

a mânca

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

ciclul vieții

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

transporta

to put food or drinks in a refrigerator or other cold place to keep them cool or fresh

a refrigera

to make something using raw materials or different components

a produce

to make a waste product usable again

recicla

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

a arunca

a box or container in which items are packed

pachet

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

eco-prietenos

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

eficient din punct de vedere energetic

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

gaz cu efect de seră

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

încălzirea globală

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

gropă de gunoi

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

centrul de reciclare

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

mile alimentare

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

crește