1.

to be prone to obesity
Meaning: to be likely to become fat [in an unhealthy way]
Example: Children who are addicted to watching television, instead of
playing outdoor games, are more prone to obesity.

2. eating disorders
Meaning: problems which occur when people are unhappy with their bodies,
and therefore eat far too much or far too little.
Example: Advertising tells women that they should have bodies like
supermodel celebrities, and this sometimes leads to eating disorders such as
anorexia or bulimia.

3. safe hygiene standards

Meaning: a safe level of keeping yourself, living areas or working areas clean
in order to prevent illness and disease
Example: Maintaining safe hygiene standards in hospitals, homes and
workplaces is a simple and inexpensive way to combat the spread of
diseases.

4. to keep their teeth healthy

Meaning: to take care of their teeth by cleaning them regularly

Example: Advertisements encourage youngsters to brush their teeth several

times a day in order to keep their teeth healthy.

5. to launch a full-scale investigation into sth

Meaning: to start an investigation completely or using all available methods,
equipment, money, etc.
Example: Scientists are about to launch a full-scale investigation into the
cause of the outbreak of the disease.

6. the outbreak of an epidemic

Meaning: a large number of diseases occurring at the same time in a
particular community
Example: A lack of government programs for vaccination and regular health
care may lead to the outbreak of an epidemic, particularly in developing
countries.

7. sedentary lifestyle
Meaning: involving little exercise or physical activity

Example: A sedentary lifestyle is a major factor in health problems such as

obesity and heart disease.

8. healthy eating habits

Meaning: eating healthy food at regular times of the day
Example: Health education involves teaching people about healthy eating
habits, such as regular mealtimes and eating fruit and vegetables every day.

9. to take regular exercise

Meaning: to do some physical activity on a regular basis
Example: Authorities should encourage people of all ages to take regular
exercise by providing facilities in each community.

10.a fitness regime

Meaning: a method or routine of taking regular exercise
Example: Even elderly people can adopt a fitness regime by taking light
exercise such as walking or jogging.

11.health awareness campaigns

Meaning: publicity to encourage people to be concerned about looking after
their health.
Example: Public health awareness campaigns are essential if people are to
accept that they have a personal responsibility to look after their own health.

12.preventive medicine
Meaning: practices of healthcare intended to try to stop illnesses
Example: An emphasis on preventive medicine will result in a healthier
population and reduced costs for medical treatment.

13.alternative healthcare
Meaning: this is a term used by many western countries to describe more
traditional types of healthcare that do not involve operations and
pharmaceutical drugs.
Example: Naturopathy is a form of alternative healthcare which treats illness
and diseases using natural foods, herbs and other techniques.

14.public health services

Meaning: the agencies funded by the government to protect and promote

the health of the population
Example: I would argue that funding for public health services should be the
main priority of all governments.

15.to take out private health insurance

Meaning: to make regular payments to an insurance company, who will pay
for medical or hospital treatment when you need it
Example: In countries with poor public health services, many people have to
take out private health insurance in order to receive adequate medical
treatment.

16.primary health care

Meaning: the medical treatment that you receive first when you are sick or
ill, for example from your doctor or local clinic.
Example: Developing countries must allocate resources to establish primary
health care clinics in rural areas and overcrowded city districts.

17.medical practitioner
Meaning: a person who works as a doctor or surgeon
Example: It is essential to train more medical practitioners if public health is
to be improved.

18.to build up one’s immune system/ immunity

Meaning: to increase the ability of your body to fight diseases
Example: A healthy lifestyle and a diet rich in vitamins is a sure way to build
up one’s immune system.
19.mental health problems
Meaning: related to illnesses of one’s mind
Example: Overwork may sometimes result in mental health problems, such
as anxiety and depression.

20.to offer emotional support

Meaning: to give counselling to a person who is suffering from a mental
health problem
Example: Some schools in Europe now offer emotional support to pupils who
are the victims of bullying.

Nowadays, with the advancement of technology and changes in lifestyles, new and
eccentric problems have arisen in the society. Obesity which was a rare sight in the
past has become more of a common sight. As most of the developed countries
around the world are now facing this issue, the World Health Organization has
decided to enlist obesity as a medical condition.

Two reasons could be listed down as the main cause for Obesity: firstly, the
excessive consumption of fatty food, also known as junk food. Living in a society
where time is of utmost importance, people tend to eat foods which are easy and
quick to consume. It is this unhealthy diet that consists mostly of fatty food, which
is the prime cause of obesity. Secondly, the busy lifestyle which the current society
lives in is another reason for this health condition. People travelling in vehicles,
using escalators, avoiding every task which needs physical exertion has made them
lazy and unhealthy.

A healthy diet is the best remedy for obesity. Timely consumption of meals and
ensuring that they are full of nutrition’s is the key factor in living a healthy
lifestyle. Fresh fruits and home grown vegetables provide those necessary
nutrition’s required. In addition to this, exercise and sports help in burning
excessive fat and help reducing weight.
In conclusion, it is beyond a doubt that obesity is a rapidly growing health concern
nowadays. It is time for us live a healthy life for the sake of our next generation. A
well-planned diet and plenty of exercises would give birth to a generation that is
fit, healthy and above all happy.