Life cycle of food

Dark green vegetables provide essential ________ like iron and vitamins that keep your immune system strong.

Skipping sleep and meals is ______ for you. You can get sick easily.

Farmers ________ tomatoes in greenhouses during winter.

The drink looked bright blue because the company used several ________ to change its color, flavor, and shelf life, which is why I prefer fresh juice.

to keep food cold to slow spoilage

I prefer ______ yogurt with no toppings.

The flowers looked real but were ______.

After training, she has eggs and milk to increase her ________, which helps repair and build muscles.

The smell in the fridge was ______. (not pleasant)

to consume food

a place where waste is deposited; a landfill

The recipe of the dessert uses less ______ than before.

He reduced his ______ before the race. He should eat less bread and pasta.

I try not to eat too much ______ during the week. It is not good for my body.

not harmful to the environment; environmentally friendly

to discard something as waste

When I’m in a rush I sometimes buy ________ from the supermarket—foods made in factories with many steps, like instant noodles or packaged cookies, instead of freshly cooked meals.

to process used materials so they can be made into new products

a facility where recyclable materials are collected and processed

to wrap or place items into containers for sale or shipping

using less energy to perform the same task