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Collocation for IELTS: Food and Diet

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October 18, 2022
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1. the immune system

Meaning: the system in your body that produces substances to help it fight against infection and disease

Example: A diet lacking in vitamins and minerals will almost certainly weaken a person’s immune system.

2. a chemical preservative

Meaning: a chemical substance used to prevent food from deteriorating

Example: The juice contains no artificial/chemical preservatives, so drink it within the next two or three days.

3. artificial colo(u)ring and flavo(u)ring

Meaning: any colours or flavours added to food, in order to make it look more attractive or to enhance the flavour.

Example: Consumers today expect food to look attractive and to have a distinctive taste, so artificial colouring and flavouring is often used in the food production process.

4. food labelling

Meaning: the listing of ingredients on food packets or cans

Example: Food labelling should be clear in order for consumers to make informed choices about the food that they buy.

5. food processing

Meaning: the treatment of food in order to make it ready for sale

Example: The growth of the food processing industry has meant that most of the food that we eat is neither fresh nor locally produced.

6. shelf life

Meaning: the length of time that food can be kept, before it is too old to be sold

Example: Supermarkets throw away a lot of food, simply because its shelf life has expired and it is no longer fit for sale.

7. a food retailer

Meaning: a business which sells food to the public

Example: With the expansion of supermarkets, local food retailers have disappeared from many neighbourhoods.

8. organic food

Meaning: produced without using artificial chemicals

Example:    The    production    of    organic   food   causes    less   damage    to    the environment and many people also claim that it is more nutritious.

9. genetically modified (GM) food

Meaning: food made from plants that have been genetically changed, in order to produce more or in order to protect them from diseases/pests

Example: There is growing public concern over the environmental consequences of producing genetically modified food.

10. free-range eggs/free-range meat/free-range products

Meaning: related to a system in which animals are kept in natural conditions and can move around freely

Example: Customers who buy free-range products, such as eggs or chickens, often do so because they oppose factory farming.

11. food poisoning

Meaning: a stomach illness as a result of eating food containing harmful bacteria

Example: In order to prevent cases of food poisoning, local authorities must regularly inspect places in which food is prepared or sold to the public.

12. fast food chains

Meaning: groups of shops owned by the same company, serving food to the public

Example: Healthy eating means avoiding eating out at fast food chains like McDonald’s or Pizza Hut.

13. junk food

Meaning: food that is quick and easy to prepare and eat, but that is thought to be bad for your health

Example: The consumption of too much junk food is a major factor in the increase of childhood obesity.

14. a lack of calories to meet his/her energy needs

Meaning: not having enough calories in one’s diet to provide all the energy that a person uses

Example: If a vegetarian’s daily meals are not properly balanced, he or she might suffer from a lack of calories to meet his or her energy needs.

15. home-made food

Meaning: food which is prepared at home using individual ingredients

Example: In developed countries, the young generation must rediscover the art of preparing home-made food, as part of a healthy lifestyle.

16. to have a snack

Meaning: to eat a small amount of food between main meals

Example: Unless people are doing vigourous exercise, it is a bad habit tohave a snack between meals.

17. to eat a balanced diet

Meaning: to eat the correct types and amounts of food

Example: The health benefits of eating a balanced diet are obvious. Dịch đại ý

18. a vegetarian diet

Meaning: a diet with no fish or meat

Example: If everyone in the world followed a vegetarian diet, there would be no hunger or starvation.

19. a vegan diet

Meaning: a diet without any animal products, such as meat, milk or eggs

Example: Many people active in animal rights movements worldwide follow a vegan diet, because they believe that we should not exploit animals.

20. to go on a diet

Meaning: to eat less, or to eat only certain types of food in order to lose weight

Example: Many people in the West eat too much and – from time to time – have to go on a diet.

21. to follow a recipe

Meaning: to cook a meal using instructions

Example: Whether you follow a recipe or make something up as you go along, I think cooking is a very creative pastime.

22. Chinese cuisine

Meaning: A type of food that is traditional in China – you can write ‘Italian cuisine/Vietnamese cuisine’ in the same way

Example: Chinese cuisine is an important part of the traditional culture of the country.

23. a diet rich in….

Meaning: a diet which contains a lot of something

Example: A diet rich in fibre, such as dried fruits, helps to keep people healthy and active.

24. a diet low in…..

Meaning: a diet which contains very little of something

Example: To prevent obesity, people should avoid overeating and eat a diet low in fats and sugar.

25. a low-calorie diet

Meaning: a diet of food which does not produce a lot of energy [measured in calories] when you eat it

Example: Those who are overweight should follow a low-calorie diet.

26. to count calories

Meaning: to monitor the food that you eat for low calories, to control or reduce your weight

Example: Slimmers who are trying to lose weight sometimes take this very seriously and count the calories in everything they eat and drink each day.

27. to provide somebody with a healthier diet

Meaning: to give somebody a diet which is more healthy than that which they have at present

Example: Eating only fresh fruit and vegetables provides people with a healthier diet.

28. to put on weight

Meaning: to become fatter and heavier

Example: Those who wish to avoid putting on weight should avoid fatty and sugary foods.

29. a slimming club

Meaning: a group of people who join together to try to lose weight

Example: A slimming club is a good option for people who lack motivation to lose weight on their own.

30. low in fat and high in fiber

Meaning: a diet which does not contain much fat, but which contains foods which have a lot of fiber

Example: A healthy vegetarian diet is typically low in fat and high in fiber.

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