Language Course
Learn English with the Fernandez family as they start a new exciting life in England.
Content
Word List: Healthy lifestyle
- exercise, exercises [ˈɛk.sə.saɪz]
(noun) - Definition:
- physical activity intended to improve strength and fitness
- Example:
- She had to stop her exercise because she suddenly felt sick.
- fitness ['fɪtnəs]
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- the condition of being healthy and fit due to physical activities
- Example:
- He showed off his fitness when he ran up the hill.
- relax [ɹi'læks]
(verb) - Definition:
- to become less severe or tense; relief from stress
- Example:
- After work I need to relax a little bit.
- Antonym(s):stress
- diet, diets ['daɪət]
(noun) - Definition:
- the food and beverage a person or animal consumes
- Example:
- The diet of the Giant Panda consists mainly of bamboo.
- Synonym(s):nutrition
- balanced diet, balanced diets
(noun) - Definition:
- a diet consisting of foods from all food groups
- Example:
- The doctor recommended a balanced diet along with some exercise.
- diet, diets ['daɪət]
(noun)( reduced amount of food ) - Definition:
- a controlled regimen of food and drink, as to gain or lose weight or otherwise influence health
- Example:
- He wanted to go on a diet to lose a few pounds.
- calory, calories [ˈkæləri]
(noun) - Definition:
- the kilocalorie, a unit of energy 1,000 times larger than the normal calorie, used to measure food energy values
- Example:
- Do you count calories?
- Synonym(s):calorie
- preventive
(adjective) - Definition:
- slowing the development of an illness; trying to hinder something to happen
- Example:
- Eating healthily is a preventive measure.
- protection [pɹəˈtɛkʃən]
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- the process of keeping (something or someone) safe
- Example:
- Your skin needs sun protection when you go to the beach.
Source: http://www.learning-english-online.net/areas/vocabulary/people/health-care/healthy-lifestyle/
Learn more ...
Spread the word
Take a Tour
See the most important areas of the learning portal
Start
English for:
Contribute
Use the contact form for suggestions and critique or to report bugs or content errors.
Blog
Visit our blog to find news and background info about our language learning portals. Exchange ideas and experiences with learners and teachers.
