Key Terms in Nutrition and Obesity

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Obesity

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A condition characterized by excessive body fat, increasing the risk of health problems.

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Calories

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Units of energy provided by food and beverages, essential for body functions.

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Nutritional

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Related to the nutrients in food and their impact on health.

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Expensive

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Costing a lot of money, often used in the context of healthy food choices.

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Habit

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A regular practice or routine, often related to eating or exercise.

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Obese

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Having an excessive amount of body fat, often defined by a BMI of 30 or higher.

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Nutrition

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The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

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Prevent

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To stop something from happening, often used in the context of preventing obesity through lifestyle changes.