Nouns Іменник
Calories from fat Калорії, отримані із жирів
Carbohydrates Вуглеводи
Cholesterol Холестерин
Daily values Добова норма
Dairy products Молочні продукти
Digestion Травлення
Expiration date Дата закінчення терміну
Fat Жир
Fiber Клітчатка
Individual needs Ііндивідуальні потреби
Ingredient list Список інгредієнтів
Minerals Мінерали
Nutrient Поживна речовина
Nutrition facts Харчова цінність
Nutritionist/dietician Дієтолог
Obesity Ожиріння
Processed food Харчовий продукт, що піддався технологічній обробці
Products/foodstuffs Продукти
Protein Білок
Serving size Размір порції
Servings per container Кількість порцій в даній упаковці
Sodium Натрій
Total amount Загальна кількість
Vitamins Вітаміни
Verbs Дієслова
To aim for Прагнути до
To digest Переварювати
To exclude Виключати
To gain weight Набирати вегу
To feel full Відчувати ситість
To limit Обмежувати
To lose weight Скидати вагу
To multiply Множити
To purchase Купувати
To read food labels Читати етикетки на продуктах
To reduce Скоротити, зменшити
To skip/miss meals Пропускати прийоми їжі
Adjectives Прикметники
Canned Консервований
Fat-free Знежирений
Fresh Свіжий
Frozen Заморожений
Lean Пістний
Listed Перерахований
Low-fat З низьким вмістом жиру
Obese Повний
Raw Сирий
(Un)healthy (Не)здоровий
(Un)saturated (Не)насичений
Phrases Фрази
Burn up calories Спалювати калорії
Cut down on (calories) Скоротити вживання (калорій)
Go cold turkey on Різко відмовитися від
Throughout the day В продовж дня
It’s very important to choose the right food nowadays. Healthy and balanced diet is useful for every person. We depend on food as well as the cars depend on gas, for example. It’s our natural fuel, which gives our body physical strength and health. When the body is healthy, the mind will also be healthy.
Different types of food contain different nutrients for our body. Some supply us with carbohydrates, some with proteins or fats, some with vitamins and minerals, etc. Many people think that fat is bad for people and they try to cut down on it. There is even a special line of products, called low-fat. The problem is that we do need some kinds of fat, but the saturated fats from animal products, like red meat, butter and cheese, can be really bad for health. Friendly fats can be found in avocados, nuts and seeds, olives and tuna fish, and in some other products.
Some people cut down on too much sugar and salt, which is also a good idea. One of the healthiest types of food is fruit and vegetables. Such organic products can be only useful if they don’t contain any chemicals and additives, which has become a common phenomenon in modern supermarkets. More and more people tend to grow fruit and vegetables in their own gardens, instead of buying them. Another problem is modified food. It’s much cheaper than ordinary food, which is why people often buy it. From the other hand, modified food can lead to dangerous diseases. The food people eat depends a lot on their culture, religion, beliefs, health and other factors. However, some rules are common for everyone. They are: less fat, sugar and salt; and more water, vitamins, fresh fruit and vegetables.