Nutrition And Health

noun a disease of the arteries characterized by the deposition of plaques of fatty material on their inner walls

• Atherosclerosis is a condition where plaque builds up in the arteries, causing them to harden and narrow.
• My doctor said I need to watch my cholesterol to prevent atherosclerosis.
• I heard atherosclerosis referred to as 'hardening of the arteries'.
• In life, atherosclerosis can be seen as the blockages that hinder our progress towards our goals.

noun a medical condition that affects the heart and blood vessels

• Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide.
• My doctor told me to watch my diet to prevent cardiovascular disease.
• Eating healthy and exercising can help keep cardiovascular disease at bay.
• Neglecting your heart health is like playing with fire when it comes to cardiovascular disease.

noun the purchase and use of goods and services

• The government is implementing policies to reduce energy consumption in households.
• I try to limit my soda consumption to one can a day.
• I can't believe how much fast food consumption has increased in our town.
• Her consumption of knowledge through books is truly impressive.

verb past tense of devitalize

adjective having lost vitality or strength; weakened

• The devitalized cells were unable to perform their normal functions.
• After the long hike, I felt completely devitalized.
• I need to recharge my batteries, I'm feeling devitalized.
• The lack of creativity in the room devitalized the atmosphere.

noun a medical condition characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries

• Hypertension is a medical condition characterized by high blood pressure.
• My doctor told me I have hypertension, so I need to start watching my salt intake.
• I never realized how serious hypertension could be until my uncle was diagnosed with it.
• The tension in the room was so high, it felt like a form of hypertension among the group.

noun a type of cholesterol that is considered beneficial for the body

adjective describing the type of cholesterol as positive or beneficial

• It is important to maintain high levels of good cholesterol for a healthy heart.
• Eating nuts and avocados can help increase your good cholesterol.
• Having good cholesterol is like having a superhero protecting your heart.
• Good cholesterol acts like a cleaning crew, sweeping away the bad stuff in your arteries.

noun a person who primarily eats meat as their main source of food

• The meatarian diet consists mainly of animal products.
• My friend is a strict meatarian and won't eat anything else.
• I never thought I'd become a meatarian, but here I am enjoying a juicy steak.
• Being a meatarian in a world of vegetarians can sometimes be challenging.