Is Meat Bad for You? Is Meat Unhealthy?

Important Vocabulary Words From The Video

There are three main types of nutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Each of these nutrients is important for the body to function properly.

  • The body needs proteins to build new cells and to repair damage.
  • Carbohydrates are essential for the body to produce energy.
  • Fat is essential for the body to absorb vitamins and minerals.
replenishing

To replenish something is to add new or additional supplies to it. When you replenish a tank of gas, you add new gas to it so that it has the same amount of fuel that it had when it was last filled.

  • The store is replenishing its supply of water every day.
  • The store is replenishing its supply of candy every week.
scurvy

Scurvy is a disease that results from a lack of vitamin C. It causes a person to become weak and pale, and it can be deadly.

  • The crew was suffering from scurvy, and they were almost all sick.
  • The scurvy epidemic was spreading on the ship, and it was going to be difficult to cure it.

Polyunsaturated means that a substance has multiple unsaturated fatty acids. These fatty acids are important for your health because they help to protect your heart and your brain.

  • The polyunsaturated fats in the vegetable oil help to reduce the risk of heart disease.
  • The polyunsaturated fats in the fish oil help to improve your memory and cognitive function.
overfishing

Overfishing is a problem that happens when fishermen catch too many fish. This can damage the environment and make it difficult for the fish to survive.

  • The overfishing problem is caused by humans who catch too many fish.
  • The overfishing problem is caused by the fish themselves, who eat too many fish.
fewest

The word fewest has two meanings. The first meaning is that the word refers to a small number. In this context, fewest usually refers to a number that is smaller than a certain number.

  • Fewest means the least number.
  • The fewest number of candidates were chosen for the job.
fermenting

Fermenting is the process of something (usually food) becoming sour or fermented. This is usually caused by bacteria, and it can take a while for the food to ferment.

  • The cheese was going to ferment if it wasn't refrigerated.
  • The bread was going to ferment if it wasn't stored in a moist environment.
salami

Salami is a type of Italian sausage that is made from ground meat. It is usually sliced very thin, and it can be eaten as a snack or as part of a meal.

  • I'm going to get some salami to go with my sandwich.
  • She was eating salami for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
nitrites

Nitrites are a type of salt that is used in processed foods to make them taste more salty. They are also used in gunpowder and as a preservative in vaccines.

  • The food was high in nitrites, which made it unsafe to eat.
  • Nitrites are used in processed foods to make them taste more salty.