B2 Vocabulary - Nutrition & Dietetics

The nutritional value of milk includes calcium and proteins.

Each macronutrient provides energy to the body.

Micronutrient deficiency can cause health problems.

A balanced diet limits saturated fat.

Nuts contain healthy unsaturated fats.

The label indicates if a product contains trans fat.

Processed foods usually have a high sodium content.

Potassium is important for heart function.

Taking antioxidants helps prevent diseases.

Some additives are natural, others are synthetic.

Some people are allergic to certain preservatives.

Some sweeteners are natural, like stevia.

Many processed products contain additives and preservatives.

They prefer clothes made from organic cotton.

Many hospitals treat patients with malnutrition.

Being flexitarian can help reduce the carbon footprint.

Some nutritional supplements are natural, others are synthetic.

The liver is the main organ that metabolizes chemical substances.

Children should feed themselves with a variety of foods.