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OBESITY

o to take something into account =


Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that
consider something along with other
takes a person’s weight and height into
factors before reaching a decision: cân
account to measure body size. In adults,
nhắc, tính đến một yếu tố nào đấy
obesity is defined as having a BMI of 30.0 or trước khi quyết định
more.
o to measure /ˈmeʒər/ (v): to find
the size, quantity, etc. of something
Eating more calories than you burn in daily
in standard units: đo lường
activity and exercise - on a long-term basis -
o calorie /ˈkæləri/ (n) = a unit for
can lead to obesity. Over time, these extra
measuring how much energy food will
calories add up and cause weight gain.
produce: calo - 1 đơn vị đo năng lượng
Obesity can lead to more than simple weight o extra /ˈekstrə/ (adj) = more than
is usual: dư thừa
gain.
o to add up = to increase by small
o Having a high ratio of body fat to amounts until there is a large total:
muscle puts strain on your bones as tích tụ dần
well as your internal organs. o ratio of A to B /ˈreɪʃiəʊ/ (n): the
o It also increases inflammation in the relationship between two groups or
body, which is thought to be a risk amounts that expresses how much
factor for cancer. Obesity is also a bigger one is than the other: tỷ lệ A
major risk factor for type 2 diabetes. trên B
o to put strain on … = to place an
On a personal level, you can help prevent undue or overwhelming burden on …:
weight gain and obesity by making healthier đặt áp lực lên …
lifestyle choices: o inflammation /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃn/ (n) = a
condition in which a part of the body
o Aim for moderate exercise like becomes red, painful and swollen (=
walking, swimming, or biking for 20 larger than normal) because of
to 30 minutes every day. infection or injury: chứng viêm
o Eat well by choosing nutritious o prevent something /prɪˈvent/ (v)
foods, like fruits, vegetables, whole = to stop something from
grains, and lean protein. happening: ngăn cản …
o Eat high-fat, high-calorie foods in o moderate exercise: bài tập thể dục
moderation. cường độ trung bình

Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/obesity

SYNONYMS
o to make healthier lifestyle choices  to choose nutritious foods/ to eat high-fat,
high- calorie foods in moderation

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