Unit 7 B1 Vocabulary: Health and Fitness
Balanced Diet
- Definition: A diet that includes a variety of different types of food and provides adequate amounts of the nutrients necessary for good health.
- Example: Eating a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins helps you stay healthy.
Nutrients
- Definition: Substances that provide the nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
- Example: Vitamins and minerals are important nutrients that our bodies need to function properly.
Hydrated
- Definition: Having absorbed enough water or moisture.
- Example: It’s important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
Junk Food
- Definition: Food that is high in calories but low in nutritional value, often containing a lot of sugar, salt, and fat.
- Example: Chips and candy are considered junk food and should be eaten in moderation.
Exercise
- Definition: Activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness.
- Example: Regular exercise, such as running or swimming, helps keep your body strong and healthy.
Cardio
- Definition: Short for cardiovascular exercise; activities that increase the heart rate and improve the efficiency of the cardiovascular system.
- Example: Running and cycling are excellent forms of cardio that improve heart health.
Strength Training
- Definition: A type of physical exercise specializing in the use of resistance to induce muscular contraction, which builds the strength, anaerobic endurance, and size of skeletal muscles.
- Example: Lifting weights is a common strength training exercise that builds muscle.
Flexibility Exercises
- Definition: Exercises that enhance the ability of a joint or series of joints to move through an unrestricted, pain-free range of motion.
- Example: Yoga and stretching are great flexibility exercises that improve your range of motion.
Routine
- Definition: A sequence of actions regularly followed.
- Example: Having a bedtime routine, like reading a book before sleep, can help improve sleep quality.
Screen Time
- Definition: The amount of time spent using devices such as computers, televisions, or mobile phones.
- Example: Limiting screen time before bed can help you fall asleep more easily.
Mental Health
- Definition: A person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
- Example: Talking about your feelings is an important part of maintaining good mental health.
Well-being
- Definition: The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
- Example: Taking time to relax and do things you enjoy can significantly improve your overall well-being.
Gratitude
- Definition: The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
- Example: Practicing gratitude by writing down things you are thankful for can help you stay positive.
Relaxing
- Definition: Making or becoming less tense or anxious.
- Example: Listening to quiet music before bed is a good way to create a relaxing bedtime routine.
Health-Related Terms Vocabulary
Allergy
- Definition: A condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance.
- Example: “She has a severe peanut allergy and must avoid all products containing peanuts.”
Diagnosis
- Definition: The identification of the nature and cause of an illness.
- Example: “The doctor gave him a diagnosis of bronchitis after the examination.”
Prescription
- Definition: A written order from a doctor for a specific medicine.
- Example: “The pharmacist filled her prescription for antibiotics.”
Symptom
- Definition: A physical or mental feature that indicates a condition or disease.
- Example: “Common symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, and body aches.”
Therapy
- Definition: Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.
- Example: “She goes to physical therapy twice a week for her knee injury.”
Vaccination
- Definition: Treatment with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease.
- Example: “Children are required to get certain vaccinations before starting school.”
Chronic
- Definition: (Of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
- Example: “He suffers from chronic back pain.”
Infection
- Definition: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.
- Example: “The wound became infected and needed medical attention.”
Immune System
- Definition: The body’s defense against infectious organisms and other invaders.
- Example: “A healthy diet can help strengthen your immune system.”
Well-being
- Definition: The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
- Example: “Regular exercise is important for maintaining overall well-being.”
Prevention
- Definition: The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
- Example: “Hand washing is a key factor in the prevention of disease.”
First Aid
- Definition: The initial assistance or treatment given to someone who is injured or suddenly ill.
- Example: “She took a first aid course to learn how to handle emergencies.”
Surgery
- Definition: The treatment of injuries or disorders of the body by incision or manipulation, especially with instruments.
- Example: “He needed surgery to repair the damage to his shoulder.”