Vocabulary
Noun

balanced diet

/ˈbæl.ənst ˈdaɪ.ət/

Eating the right amounts of different types of healthy foods

A balanced diet includes fruits, vegetables, proteins, and whole grains.

Verb

boost

/buːst/

To increase or improve something

Drinking orange juice can boost your vitamin C intake.

Verb

build muscle

/bɪld ˈmʌs.əl/

To increase muscle size and strength through exercise

Weight lifting and protein-rich foods help build muscle effectively.

Verb

burn calories

/bɜːrn ˈkæl.ər.iz/

To use energy from food through physical activity

You can burn calories by walking, running, or doing any physical exercise.

Adjective

cardiovascular

/ˌkɑːr.di.oʊˈvæs.kjə.lər/

Related to the heart and blood vessels

Running is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that strengthens your heart.

Noun

chronic disease

/ˈkrɑː.nɪk dɪˈziːz/

A long-term health condition that usually cannot be cured completely

Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires daily management and medication.

Noun

home-cooked meals

/hoʊm kʊkt miːlz/

Food prepared and cooked at home rather than bought from restaurants

Home-cooked meals are usually healthier and less expensive than restaurant food.

Noun

hydration

/haɪˈdreɪ.ʃən/

The process of providing your body with enough water

Proper hydration is essential during hot weather and exercise.

Noun

immune system

/ɪˈmjuːn ˈsɪs.təm/

The body's natural defense system that fights against diseases and infections

Eating fruits and vegetables helps strengthen your immune system.

Noun

junk food

/ˈdʒʌŋk fuːd/

Food that is high in calories but low in nutritional value, often processed or fast food

Eating too much junk food like chips and candy can lead to health problems.

Verb

maintain

/meɪnˈteɪn/

To keep something in good condition or at the same level

It's important to maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise.

Noun

mental health

/ˈmen.təl helθ/

The condition of your mind and emotional well-being

Taking breaks and talking to friends is important for good mental health.

Noun

nutrition

/nuˈtrɪʃ.ən/

The process of eating the right kind of food so you can grow and be healthy

Good nutrition is important for children's growth and development.

Noun

organic produce

/ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈproʊ.duːs/

Fruits and vegetables grown without artificial chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers

Many people choose organic produce because they believe it's healthier and better for the environment.

Noun

preventative care

/prɪˈven.tə.tɪv ker/

Medical care focused on preventing illness before it happens

Regular check-ups and vaccinations are examples of preventative care.

Noun

processed food

/ˈprɑː.sest fuːd/

Food that has been changed from its natural state through methods like canning, freezing, or adding chemicals

Processed food like frozen dinners often contains high amounts of salt and preservatives.

Verb

recover

/rɪˈkʌv.ər/

To get better after being sick, injured, or tired

After the flu, it took her a week to fully recover and return to work.

Adjective

sedentary

/ˈsed.ən.ter.i/

Involving a lot of sitting and not much physical activity

Many office workers have sedentary jobs that require sitting at a desk all day.

Noun

wellness

/ˈwel.nəs/

The state of being healthy in body and mind

The company offers wellness programs to help employees stay healthy and reduce stress.

Noun

workout

/ˈwɜːrk.aʊt/

A period of physical exercise or training

She does a 30-minute workout at the gym every morning.

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Word Bank
  • balanced diet
  • boost
  • build muscle
  • burn calories
  • cardiovascular
  • chronic disease
  • home-cooked meals
  • hydration
  • immune system
  • junk food
  • maintain
  • mental health
  • nutrition
  • organic produce
  • preventative care
  • processed food
  • recover
  • sedentary
  • wellness
  • workout