Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 6 - 6A

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

the general condition of a person's mind or body

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

(of drinks) carbonated and having bubbles of gas

any liquid that we can drink

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

(of food) altered in some way from its original state through various methods such as canning, freezing, or adding preservatives

the edible dried seed of a leguminous plant, such as a lentil, pea, or bean

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

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

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

to increase the amount, level, strength, or power of something

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

to use up a resource such as fuel, energy, time, or materials

to make something using raw materials or different components

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

to be on fire and be destroyed by it

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

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

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

a chemical element, symbol Ca, that is essential for healthy bones and teeth and occurs naturally in many foods and minerals

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

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.

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

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

a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a characteristic chemical composition and physical structure

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

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

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

any of a group of organic substances needed in small amounts for normal growth, metabolism, and health

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

to strike someone repeatedly, usually causing physical harm or injury

to press or squeeze something with enough force to damage, deform, or break it

to change from a solid into a liquid, usually because of heat

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

to mix a liquid or other substance by moving a spoon or similar object around in it

a utensil with a coil of wires used for whipping, beating, or mixing food

the part of plant-based food that the body cannot fully digest and that helps keep the digestive system working properly