Nutritional Health Terms

verb to make or become alkaline, to increase the pH level

• It is important to alkalize the soil before planting certain crops.
• You should alkalize the water for your fish tank to keep them healthy.
• I heard that alkalizing your body can make you feel more energized.
• She tried to alkalize the tense situation by offering a compromise.

noun physical weakness or incapacity

• The patient's debility was a result of the prolonged illness.
• She was feeling a bit under the weather due to her debility.
• I can't hang out tonight, I'm dealing with some debility.
• The debility of the team's defense was evident in their performance on the field.

noun lack of appetite or desire for food

• The patient's inappetence is a concerning symptom that may indicate an underlying health issue.
• I've been experiencing inappetence lately, I just don't feel like eating much.
• My inappetence is killing me, I can't even think about food right now.
• His inappetence for adventure is surprising, considering his usual love for trying new things.

noun a condition that results from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking or in excess

• Malnutrition is a serious condition resulting from inadequate or unbalanced food intake.
• Not eating enough nutritious food can lead to malnutrition.
• Skipping meals all the time can cause malnutrition, dude.
• Just as plants need proper nutrients to grow, our bodies need proper nourishment to avoid malnutrition.

verb to make someone more likely to behave in a particular way or have a particular condition

• Genetic factors can predispose individuals to certain medical conditions.
• Eating unhealthy food can predispose you to getting sick more often.
• Skipping sunscreen can predispose you to getting burnt.
• Constant exposure to negativity can predispose a person to feeling depressed.

noun the quality or state of being thin

• The doctor explained that the patient's thinness was due to a combination of genetics and a fast metabolism.
• I envy her thinness, she can eat anything without gaining weight.
• She's always been skinny, but lately her thinness is starting to worry me.
• The thinness of his argument was evident when he couldn't provide any supporting evidence.