Vocabulary
balanced diet Noun
/ˈbæl.ənst ˈdaɪ.ət/
Eating the right amounts of different types of healthy foods
A balanced diet includes fruits, vegetables, proteins, and whole grains.
boost Verb
/buːst/
To increase or improve something
Drinking orange juice can boost your vitamin C intake.
build muscle Verb
/bɪld ˈmʌs.əl/
To increase muscle size and strength through exercise
Weight lifting and protein-rich foods help build muscle effectively.
burn calories Verb
/bɜːrn ˈkæl.ər.iz/
To use energy from food through physical activity
You can burn calories by walking, running, or doing any physical exercise.
cardiovascular Adjective
/ˌkɑːr.di.oʊˈvæs.kjə.lər/
Related to the heart and blood vessels
Running is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that strengthens your heart.
chronic disease Noun
/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.
home-cooked meals Noun
/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.
hydration Noun
/haɪˈdreɪ.ʃən/
The process of providing your body with enough water
Proper hydration is essential during hot weather and exercise.
immune system Noun
/ɪˈmjuːn ˈsɪs.təm/
The body's natural defense system that fights against diseases and infections
Eating fruits and vegetables helps strengthen your immune system.
junk food Noun
/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.
maintain Verb
/meɪnˈteɪn/
To keep something in good condition or at the same level
It's important to maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise.
mental health Noun
/ˈmen.təl helθ/
The condition of your mind and emotional well-being
Taking breaks and talking to friends is important for good mental health.
nutrition Noun
/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.
organic produce Noun
/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.
preventative care Noun
/prɪˈven.tə.tɪv ker/
Medical care focused on preventing illness before it happens
Regular check-ups and vaccinations are examples of preventative care.
processed food Noun
/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.
recover Verb
/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.
sedentary Adjective
/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.
wellness Noun
/ˈwel.nəs/
The state of being healthy in body and mind
The company offers wellness programs to help employees stay healthy and reduce stress.
workout Noun
/ˈwɜːrk.aʊt/
A period of physical exercise or training
She does a 30-minute workout at the gym every morning.
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  • 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