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Vocabulary Lab
High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.
45 minC1c1vocabularynutrition-science-diets-food-politicsnutricióndietaspolítica alimentariavocabulario c1
Lesson objectives
- Learn advanced lexical items related to nutrition science, diets & food politics.
- Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
- Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.
Vocabulario C1 — Nutrition Science, Diets & Food Politics
30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.
detrimental //
/ˌdetrɪˈmentəl/adjDefinition:tending to cause harm; harmful.
Traducción:perjudicial
Example:Recent studies suggest that excessive consumption of ultra-processed foods has a detrimental effect on metabolic health.
Collocation:detrimental effect
ubiquitous //
/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/adjDefinition:present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Traducción:ubicuos / omnipresente
Example:The ubiquitous presence of high-fructose corn syrup in modern diets is a major concern for nutritionists.
Collocation:ubiquitous presence
exacerbate //
/ɪɡˈzæsəbeɪt/vDefinition:to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Traducción:exacerbar / agravar
Example:Poor dietary habits can exacerbate existing chronic inflammatory conditions.
Collocation:exacerbate the problem
empirical //
/ɪmˈpɪrɪkl/adjDefinition:based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Traducción:empírico
Example:There is no empirical evidence to support the claim that this fad diet is sustainable long-term.
Collocation:empirical evidence
deprivation //
/ˌdeprɪˈveɪʃn/nDefinition:the lack or denial of something considered to be a necessity.
Traducción:privación / carencia
Example:Nutritional deprivation in developing regions remains a critical issue for global food politics.
Collocation:sensory deprivation
mitigate //
/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/vDefinition:to make something less severe, serious, or painful.
Traducción:mitigar
Example:Governments are implementing sugar taxes to mitigate the rising rates of obesity.
Collocation:mitigate the risks
prevalent //
/ˈprevələnt/adjDefinition:widespread in a particular area or at a particular time.
Traducción:prevalente / común
Example:Vitamin D deficiency is increasingly prevalent in northern urban populations.
Collocation:widely prevalent
subsidise //
/ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/vDefinition:to support an organization, industry, or practice financially.
Traducción:subvencionar
Example:Critics argue that it is unethical to subsidise monoculture crops that lead to soil depletion.
Collocation:heavily subsidise
disparity //
/dɪˈspærəti/nDefinition:a great difference between two things.
Traducción:disparidad / desigualdad
Example:The socioeconomic disparity in access to organic produce is widening.
Collocation:economic disparity
efficacy //
/ˈefɪkəsi/nDefinition:the ability to produce a desired or intended result.
Traducción:eficacia
Example:The clinical efficacy of intermittent fasting is still being debated among researchers.
Collocation:clinical efficacy
implement //
/ˈɪmplɪment/vDefinition:to put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect.
Traducción:implementar
Example:The health department plans to implement stricter labeling laws by 2026.
Collocation:implement a policy
comprehensive //
/ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/adjDefinition:including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
Traducción:integral / exhaustivo
Example:A comprehensive dietary assessment is necessary before prescribing a clinical meal plan.
Collocation:comprehensive study
fluctuate //
/ˈflʌktʃueɪt/vDefinition:to rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.
Traducción:fluctuar
Example:Blood glucose levels tend to fluctuate wildly if one consumes high-glycemic foods.
Collocation:fluctuate wildly
manifest //
/ˈmænɪfest/vDefinition:to display or show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearance.
Traducción:manifestar
Example:Nutritional deficiencies may manifest as fatigue or skin issues in young adults.
Collocation:manifest symptoms
paradigm //
/ˈpærədaɪm/nDefinition:a typical example or pattern of something; a model.
Traducción:paradigma
Example:The shift towards plant-based diets represents a paradigm shift in nutritional science.
Collocation:paradigm shift
streamline //
/ˈstriːmlaɪn/vDefinition:to make an organization or system more efficient and effective.
Traducción:agilizar / optimizar
Example:Food tech companies aim to streamline meal delivery through AI-driven nutrition.
Collocation:streamline the process
viability //
/ˌvaɪəˈbɪləti/nDefinition:the ability to work successfully; feasibility.
Traducción:viabilidad
Example:The economic viability of lab-grown meat is a hot topic in food politics.
Collocation:economic viability
advocate //
/ˈædvəkeɪt/vDefinition:to publicly recommend or support.
Traducción:abogar por
Example:Health professionals advocate for a diet rich in whole foods and micronutrients.
Collocation:strongly advocate
compliance //
/kəmˈplaɪəns/nDefinition:the action or fact of complying with a wish or command.
Traducción:cumplimiento
Example:Patient compliance with strict dietary regimes is often the biggest challenge in clinical nutrition.
Collocation:strict compliance
feasibility //
/ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/nDefinition:the state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
Traducción:viabilidad / factibilidad
Example:We need to conduct a feasibility study on urban vertical farming.
Collocation:feasibility study
disruptive //
/dɪsˈrʌptɪv/adjDefinition:causing radical change in an industry or strategy.
Traducción:disruptivo
Example:The rise of personalized nutrition apps is a disruptive force in the wellness industry.
Collocation:disruptive technology
sustainable //
/səˈsteɪnəbl/adjDefinition:able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
Traducción:sostenible
Example:Sustainable food systems are essential to combat global food insecurity.
Collocation:sustainable development
incentivise //
/ɪnˈsentɪvaɪz/vDefinition:to provide with an incentive; to encourage.
Traducción:incentivar
Example:Policy makers should incentivise the production of organic crops through tax breaks.
Collocation:incentivise growth
burnout //
/ˈbɜːrnaʊt/nDefinition:state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive stress.
Traducción:agotamiento / burnout
Example:Many young professionals suffer from burnout due to poor sleep and irregular eating patterns.
Collocation:emotional burnout
gut health //
/ɡʌt helθ/n phraseDefinition:the health of the digestive system, specifically the microbiome.
Traducción:salud intestinal
Example:In 2025, gut health has become the central focus of mainstream wellness trends.
Collocation:improve gut health
food desert //
/fuːd ˈdezət/n phraseDefinition:an area that has been poorly served by grocery stores.
Traducción:desierto alimentario
Example:Living in a food desert makes it nearly impossible to maintain a balanced diet.
Collocation:urban food desert
guilt-free //
/ɡɪlt friː/adjDefinition:free from feelings of guilt; often used for low-calorie foods.
Traducción:sin remordimientos / sin culpa
Example:The new line of plant-based snacks is marketed as a guilt-free indulgence.
Collocation:guilt-free snack
biohack //
/ˈbaɪəʊhæk/vDefinition:to use science and technology to optimize one's own biology.
Traducción:biohackear / optimizar biológicamente
Example:Some people try to biohack their metabolism using extreme fasting protocols.
Collocation:biohack your body
cluttered //
/ˈklʌtəd/adjDefinition:untidy; filled with many objects or confusing information.
Traducción:abarrotado / confuso
Example:The market is cluttered with contradictory nutritional advice from social media influencers.
Collocation:cluttered market
game-changer //
/ˈɡeɪm tʃeɪndʒə/nDefinition:an event, person, or idea that changes the existing situation significantly.
Traducción:algo que cambia las reglas del juego
Example:The discovery of new probiotics was a total game-changer for digestive science.
Collocation:real game-changer