Nutrition And Diet Terms

noun the state of being free from illness or injury

adjective related to the state of being free from illness or injury

• Public health is a major concern for governments around the world.
• I try to maintain good health by eating well and exercising regularly.
• I heard that new diet is great for your health.
• Mental health is just as important as physical health.

adjective best or most favorable; optimal

• It is important to consider all factors in order to achieve optimum results.
• For the best outcome, it's best to go with the optimum choice.
• You gotta go with what works best for you, that's the optimum way to go.
• Just like a well-oiled machine, everything is running at its optimum level.

noun a person or animal that primarily consumes plants

• The herbivore is a plant eater that only consumes vegetation.
• My friend is a plant eater and always opts for salads when we go out to eat.
• I didn't realize she was a plant eater until she refused to try the steak.
• As a plant eater in a world of carnivores, he always felt like the odd one out.

noun an organ in the body that digests food

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• The doctor examined my stomach to check for any abnormalities.
• I've been having some stomach pains lately, I think I should see a doctor.
• I ate way too much pizza and now my stomach is killing me.
• The news of her promotion made my stomach flutter with excitement.

noun the act of feeding someone or something excessively

verb to feed someone or something excessively

• It is important not to overfeed your pets as it can lead to health problems.
• Don't overfeed the fish or they will get sick.
• You really shouldn't overfeed on junk food like that.
• Her constant need for attention felt like an emotional overfeed.

noun a type of organic compound that is a fundamental component of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA

• Purine is a type of organic compound found in certain foods and beverages.
• I read that purine is in a lot of high-protein foods.
• I try to avoid foods high in purine because they give me gout.
• The purine content in that drink is through the roof!