collocation · academic
nutrient-poor diet
UK/ˈnjuː.tri.ənt pɔː ˈdaɪ.ət/US/ˈnuː.tri.ənt pɔr ˈdaɪ.ət/NU·tri·ENT-POOR DI·et
A diet that lacks essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals or adequate protein.
Examples
“Children who grow up on a nutrient-poor diet may suffer developmental problems.”
“A nutrient-poor diet contributes to both obesity and micronutrient deficiencies.”
“Public health programmes aim to replace nutrient-poor diets with more balanced options.”
Band 8 sentence
“Addressing the root causes of a nutrient-poor diet requires not only nutrition education but also improving access to affordable, wholesome foods.”
Collocations
- suffer from a nutrient-poor diet
- replace a nutrient-poor diet
Word family
Common mistakes
a nutrient poor diet→a nutrient-poor diet
nutrient poor diets is→nutrient-poor diets are
Say it for a higher band
5poor diet→6unhealthy diet→7+nutrient-poor diet
Synonyms
poor diet
Easily confused
nutrient-dense diet
“Switching to a nutrient-dense diet can improve energy levels and overall health.”
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