English vocabulary Diet

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diet

/ˈdaɪət/

noun

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

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dietary

/ˈdaɪəˌtɛɹi/

adjective

contained in or related to one's diet

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nutrition

/nuˈtɹɪʃən/

noun

food that is essential to one's growth and health

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nutritious

/nuˈtɹɪʃəs/

adjective

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

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greasy

/ˈɡɹisi/

adjective

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

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low-carb

/lˈoʊkˈɑːɹb/

adjective

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

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appetizing

/ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/

adjective

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

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balanced

/ˈbæɫənst/

adjective

keeping or demonstrating a state of balance, with equal or proportionate amounts

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fattening

/ˈfætənɪŋ/, /ˈfætnɪŋ/

adjective

(of food) likely to cause one to gain weight

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low-fat

/lˈoʊfˈæt/

adjective

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

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oily

/ˈɔɪɫi/

adjective

(of food) containing a lot of oil

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light

/ˈɫaɪt/

adjective

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

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organic

/ɔɹˈɡænɪk/

adjective

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

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rich

/ˈɹɪtʃ/

adjective

(of food) containing much fat, sugar, etc.

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plant-based

/plˈæntbˈeɪst/

adjective

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

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digestion

/daɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

noun

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

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to digest

/ˈdaɪdʒɛst/, /daɪˈdʒɛst/

verb

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

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regime

/ɹeɪˈʒim/, /ɹəˈʒim/

noun

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

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appetite

/ˈæpəˌtaɪt/

noun

the feeling of wanting food

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cholesterol

/kəˈɫɛstɝˌɔɫ/, /kəˈɫɛstɝəɫ/

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

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protein

/ˈpɹoʊˌtin/

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

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vitamin

/ˈvaɪtəmən/

noun

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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fiber

/ˈfaɪbɝ/

noun

a type of carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by the body and instead helps regulate bowel movements and maintain a healthy digestive system

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carbohydrate

/ˌkɑɹboʊˈhaɪˌdɹeɪt/, /ˌkɑɹboʊˈhaɪdɹət/

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

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calorie

/ˈkæɫɝi/

noun

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

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vegan

/ˈvɛɡən/

noun

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

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vegetarian

/ˌvɛdʒəˈtɛˌɹiən/

noun

someone who avoids eating meat or fish

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nutritionist

/nuˈtɹɪʃənɪst/

noun

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

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