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Nutrition vocabulary — A1

Nutrition vocabulary for basic feelings around food, using words like hungry, thirsty and full alongside energy, health and the action of chewing and feeding.

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Words in this set

hungry
/ˈhʌŋɡri/
Feeling that you want or need to eat something.
Example: I'm so hungry — when is dinner ready?
thirsty
/ˈθɜrsti/
Feeling that you want or need to drink something.
Example: Running in the sun makes me very thirsty.
energy
/ˈɛnərdʒi/
The power your body gets from food and uses to move and work.
Example: A good breakfast gives me energy for the whole morning.
full
/fʊl/
Having eaten enough and not wanting any more.
Example: I can't finish my rice, I'm too full.
chew
/tʃu/
To break food up with your teeth before swallowing it.
Example: She tells the children to chew properly instead of bolting it.
feed
/fid/
To give food to a person or an animal.
Example: We feed the cat at seven every morning.
health
/hɛlθ/
How well your body is, and whether you are ill or not.
Example: Fruit and vegetables are good for your health.
bite
/baɪt/
To use your teeth to cut into food.
Example: Take a bite of my sandwich if you like.
swallow
/ˈswɑloʊ/
To move food or drink from your mouth down your throat.
Example: Chew your food well before you swallow it.
hunger
/ˈhʌŋɡər/
The feeling you have when you need food.
Example: A big bowl of soup can stop your hunger.