Nutritional Science

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun the act of cooking food by dry heat in an oven or on hot metal

adjective related to the act of cooking food by dry heat

  • Baking is a precise science that requires careful measurement of ingredients.
  • I love baking cookies on the weekends for my friends.
  • Let's get together and do some baking this weekend!
  • Her idea was still baking in the oven of her mind, not quite ready to be shared with others.

noun a condition in which different elements are not equal or in the correct proportions

verb not applicable

adjective not applicable

adverb not applicable

pronoun not applicable

preposition not applicable

conjunction not applicable

interjection not applicable

article not applicable

  • The imbalance of power between the two nations led to strained diplomatic relations.
  • There's definitely an imbalance in the amount of work each team member is doing.
  • The imbalance in the team's skill levels is really throwing off our game.
  • Her constant need for validation stems from an internal imbalance of self-worth.

noun a condition in which an animal eats bones

  • Osteophagia is a condition where an individual consumes bones.
  • I heard that osteophagia is when someone eats bones.
  • Did you know about osteophagia? It's when people chomp on bones.
  • Metaphorically speaking, osteophagia can refer to someone who has a strong appetite for challenges.

noun the branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity

  • The hospital offers a comprehensive bariatrics program for patients struggling with obesity.
  • My cousin is considering bariatrics surgery to help with her weight loss journey.
  • I heard bariatrics is the new trend for quick weight loss.
  • Embarking on a bariatrics program is like starting a new chapter in your health journey.