Nutrition And Diet Vocabulary

adjective Adequate is an adjective that describes something as being enough or sufficient for a particular purpose.

• It is important to ensure that all employees receive adequate training before starting their new roles.
• Make sure you have adequate supplies before we head out on our camping trip.
• I need to get an adequate amount of sleep tonight so I can function properly tomorrow.
• The team's performance was adequate, but we need to strive for excellence in the next competition.

noun a substance with a pH greater than 7 that is capable of neutralizing acids

adjective relating to or containing alkali

• Alkali is a type of chemical compound with a pH greater than 7.
• My science teacher taught us about alkali substances in class today.
• I accidentally spilled some alkali on the floor and had to clean it up quickly.
• His kindness acted as an alkali, neutralizing the negativity in the room.

adjective providing benefits or advantages; helpful; favorable

• Regular exercise is beneficial for overall health and well-being.
• Eating fruits and vegetables is really beneficial for your body.
• Drinking water is so beneficial, it's like a miracle for your skin.
• Learning a new language can be beneficial in opening doors to new opportunities.

adjective lacking in some necessary quality or element

• The report highlighted several areas where the company's training program was deficient.
• She always feels deficient in math compared to her classmates.
• I can't believe how deficient his gaming skills are!
• His leadership style was deficient in empathy and understanding.

noun dietary material containing substances such as cellulose, lignin, and pectin, which are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes

• Dietary fibre is essential for maintaining a healthy digestive system.
• Make sure to eat foods high in fibre to keep your gut happy.
• I need to up my fibre intake to stay regular.
• The fibre of our community is woven together by strong bonds of friendship.

adjective containing, consisting of, or resembling fibers

• The fibrous material of the plant is used to make textiles.
• I love the fibrous texture of this steak, it's so tender!
• This fibrous stuff is tough to chew, man.
• The fibrous connection between the two characters was evident in their shared experiences.

noun meat from a pig, typically fresh or preserved by smoking, salting, or pickling

• The chef prepared a delicious pork roast for the dinner party.
• I love a good pork chop for dinner.
• Let's grab some BBQ pork ribs for lunch.
• His argument was as flimsy as a pork sausage casing.

noun a rhythmical throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically as felt in the wrists or neck

verb to beat or throb rhythmically

• The doctor checked the patient's pulse to monitor their heart rate.
• I can feel my pulse racing after that intense workout.
• I could hear the pulse of the music at the concert last night.
• The pulse of innovation drives the technology industry forward.

noun A colloquial term for the stomach or abdominal area.

• She gently massaged her tummy after a hearty meal.
• I shouldn't have eaten that much, my tummy is so full now.
• I can't believe I just ate that whole pizza, my tummy is gonna hate me later.
• His tummy was full of butterflies as he waited for the results of the exam.