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Words for Basic IELTS - Lesson 7
Here you will learn some English words about food, such as "starter", "balanced", "cuisine", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.
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balanced
[adjective]
keeping or demonstrating a state of balance, with equal or proportionate amounts
buffet
[noun]
a meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere
cafeteria
[noun]
a restaurant, typically in colleges, hospitals, etc. where you choose and pay for your meal before carrying it to a table
carbohydrate
[noun]
a substance that contains or consists of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon that provide heat and energy for the body, such as starch or sugar
cholesterol
[noun]
a substance high in fat found in blood and most body tissues, a high amount of which correlates with an increased risk of heart disease
cooker
[noun]
an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance
to diet
[verb]
to eat small amounts or particular kinds of food, especially to lose weight
to digest
[verb]
to break down food in the body and to absorb its nutrients and necessary substances
eating disorder
[noun]
a mental condition that causes a person to eat too much or too little
ingredient
[noun]
any of the constituents that are added to a compound or mixture in order to make it, such as the foods in a meal
mineral
[noun]
a solid and natural substance that is not produced in the body of living beings but its intake is necessary to remain healthy
organic
[adjective]
(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances
protein
[noun]
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
vitamin
[noun]
natural substances that are found in food, which the body needs in small amounts to remain healthy, such as vitamin A, B, etc.
vegan
[noun]
someone who does not consume or use anything that is produced from animals, such as meat, milk, or eggs
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