VOCABULARY #2

1) obesity (noun) - a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body
Example: America's obesity problem is a direct repercussion of poor diet and lack of exercise.

2) accumulate (verb) - to collect or gather
Example: The fats and sugars in unhealthy foods cause body fat to accumulate, especially when exercise is absent from the equation.

3) mass (noun) - the property of a body that is a measure of its inertia and that is commonly taken as a measure of the amount of material it contains and causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
Example: The more mass per volume in a substance, the higher the density.

4) disease (noun) - an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
Example: Obesity is now considered by many to be a disease, and a widespread one at that.

5) diet (noun) - the usual food and drink consumed by an organism
Example: Many Americans' diets consist primarily of "fast food"/"junk food".

6) prevalence (noun) - (epidemiology) the ratio (for a given time period) of the numbers of occurrences of a disease or event to the number of units at risk in the population
Example: These poor dietary habits that Americans exhibit are directly related to our extremely high obesity prevalence. 

7) stigma (noun) - a symbol of disgrace or infamy
Example: Due to the United States' staggering obesity rates, the social stigma that is attached to obesity has turned our global image into something to be ashamed of.

8) prevent (verb) - to keep from happening or arising
Example: With education, proper parenting, and some willpower; it is quite possible to prevent obesity.

9) adolescent (adjective)- displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
Example: Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to obesity if subjected to manipulative advertisements and/or irresponsible parenting.

10) cardiovascular (adjective) - of or pertaining to or involving the heart and blood vessels
Example: Obesity is known to directly cause various cardiovascular problems.

11) excessive (adjective) - beyond normal limits
Example: Excessive consumption of unhealthy food often results in obesity.

12) mechanism (adjective) - a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
Example: Most obese people will become offended if confronted about their problem; this is due, in part, to an inherent defense mechanism present in most people that protects them from their insecurities.

13) sedentary (adjective) - requiring little activity
Example: Especially when paired with poor eating habits, sedentary life styles can lead to obesity.

14) predispose (verb) - make susceptible
Example: Some people are born with a predisposition to obesity, greatly magnifying their risk of being inflicted. 

15) syndrome (noun) - a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
Example: Various eating-related syndromes can lead to obesity.