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Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 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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Insight - Pre-Intermediate
food

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

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nutrition

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

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additive

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

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calorie

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

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carbohydrate

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.

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fat

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

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mineral

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

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nutrient

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

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protein

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

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salt

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

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sugar

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

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vitamin

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

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to eat

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

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life cycle

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

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to transport

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

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to refrigerate

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

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to produce

to make something using raw materials or different components

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to recycle

to make a waste product usable again

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to throw away

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

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package

a box or container in which items are packed

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eco-friendly

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

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energy-efficient

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

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greenhouse gas

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

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global warming

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

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rubbish dump

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

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recycling center

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

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food mile

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

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to grow

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

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