Appeal

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition:

To seem likable or interesting. 

Sentence:

Foods that appeal to me are fruits and vegetables.

Nutritious

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

Healthy 

Sentence:

An example of a nutritious breakfast is juice, eggs and toast.

Prefer

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition:

To like one thing more than another thing.

Sentence:

For dessert, I prefer ice cream more than cake.

Satisfy

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition:

To please someone by doing enough or giving enough.

Sentence:

I satisfied my parents by studying for the test.

Variety

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:

A selection of different things.

Sentence:

Ice cream comes in a variety of flavors.

Habit

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:

Something you do often, without thinking.

Sentence:

I make a habit of going to bed early on school nights.

Select

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition:

To make a choice;pick.

Sentence:

I will select turkey and mash potatoes for dinner.

Average

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

Usual, or ordinary.

Sentence:

The average number of hours of sleep I get 

each night is eight.

Percent

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:

By the hundreds, part of a whole. 

Example 80% = 80/100.

Sentence:

Eighty percent of people around the

world eat bugs.

Adjust

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition:

To move or change something slightly.

Sentence:

Restaurants could adjust their menus by serving dishes with bugs.

Complex

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

With many parts.

Sentence:

Bugs are easy to cook. It is not a complex process to prepare them.

Neglect

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition:

To fail to take care of something or someone.

Sentence:

Zac neglected his health by not being very active and not eating enough fruits and vegetables.

Portion 

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:

An amount of food for one person.

Sentence:

Zac ate larger portions of fruits and vegetables.

Necessity

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:

Something you need to have.

Sentence:

One necessity for school is to bring your homework.

Source

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:

Where something comes from.

Sentence:

Fast food is a favorite source of food for many kids.