Food & Cooking

20 words

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   staple foodcollocation/ˈsteɪpəl fuːd/

   the main food that people in a region eat regularly

   “Rice is the staple food for millions in Southeast Asia.”

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   front-of-pack labellingcollocation/ˌfrʌnt əv ˈpæk ˈleɪbəlɪŋ/

   nutrition labels placed on the front of packaging to give quick information about calories and key nutrients

   “Several countries have introduced front-of-pack labelling to guide shoppers.”

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   nutritional guidelinescollocation/njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən.əl ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz/

   Official recommendations issued by health bodies or governments about healthy eating patterns.

   “The government updated its nutritional guidelines to recommend more plant-based foods.”

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   genetically modified foodscollocation

   Foods whose genetic material has been altered using biotechnology to change certain characteristics, such as resistance to pests or improved yield.

   “Many debates focus on whether genetically modified foods are safe for long-term consumption.”

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   nutritional deficiencycollocation/ˌnjuːtrɪˈʃənəl dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

   a lack of vitamins or minerals that the body needs, causing health problems

   “Iron deficiency is a common nutritional deficiency among young children.”

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   ultra-processed foodscollocation/ˌʌl.trəˈprəʊ.sest fuːdz/

   Foods that have undergone multiple industrial processing steps and often contain additives, sugar, salt or fats.

   “Many public-health studies link ultra-processed foods with obesity.”

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   nutrient-poor dietcollocation/ˈnjuː.tri.ənt pɔː ˈdaɪ.ət/

   A diet that lacks essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals or adequate protein.

   “Children who grow up on a nutrient-poor diet may suffer developmental problems.”

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   culinary heritagecollocation/ˈkʌlɪnəri ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/

   traditional cooking styles and dishes that are passed down through generations

   “Promoting culinary heritage can boost tourism and local pride.”

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   fortified foodscollocation/ˈfɔː.tɪ.faɪd fuːdz/

   Foods that have vitamins or minerals added to them during processing to improve their nutritional content.

   “Many countries distribute fortified foods such as iron-fortified flour to reduce anaemia.”

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    sustainable dietcollocation/səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl ˈdaɪ.ət/

    A pattern of eating that is health-promoting while minimizing environmental impact, such as greenhouse-gas emissions and resource use.

    “Experts suggest that a sustainable diet often involves reducing meat consumption and prioritising seasonal produce.”

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    foodborne illnesscollocation/ˈfuːdˌbɔːn ɪlˈnɛs/

    An illness resulting from consuming contaminated food, caused by bacteria, viruses, or toxins.

    “An outbreak of foodborne illness forced the restaurant to close for inspections.”

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    home-grown producecollocation/ˌhəʊmˈɡrəʊn prəˈdjuːs/

    fruits and vegetables grown in someone's garden or on a small local scale

    “She sells home-grown produce at the weekend market.”

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    meal replacementcollocation/miːl rɪˈpleɪs.mənt/

    A product such as a shake or bar intended to substitute a full meal, often for convenience or dieting.

    “Many people use meal replacements for weight management when they are short on time.”

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    binge eatingcollocation/ˈbɪndʒˌiːtɪŋ/

    eating a very large amount of food in a short time, often out of control

    “She turned to binge eating during periods of stress.”

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    food supply chaincollocation/fuːd səˈplaɪ tʃeɪn/

    the network of production, processing, distribution and retail that delivers food from farm to consumer

    “The pandemic exposed weaknesses in the global food supply chain.”

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    nutrient-dense foodscollocation/ˈnjuːtriənt dɛns fuːdz/

    foods that provide a high amount of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients relative to their calorie content

    “Choose nutrient-dense foods like leafy greens and beans for school lunches.”

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    meat substitutecollocation/miːt ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/

    a product that replaces meat in a diet, often made from plants or alternative proteins

    “To reduce cholesterol, some patients switch to a meat substitute made from soy.”

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    take dietary supplementscollocation/teɪk ˈdaɪətəri ˌsʌplɪmənts/

    to consume vitamins, minerals or other nutritional products in addition to food

    “Many older adults take dietary supplements such as vitamin D.”

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    whole foodscollocation/həʊl fuːdz/

    foods that are unprocessed or minimally processed and close to their natural form

    “Switching to whole foods like brown rice and fresh vegetables improved her digestion.”

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    food bankcollocation/fuːd bæŋk/

    an organisation that collects, stores and distributes donated food to people in need

    “After the hurricane, volunteers worked at the local food bank to pack emergency parcels.”