Obesity & Public Health - Tri Duc English Tri Duc English IELTS Speaking Part 3 Obesity & Modern Health Analyzing Metabolic Factors, Lifestyle Choices, and the Societal Impact of Weight Disorders Topic Vocabulary Metabolic & Behavioral Metabolic /ˌmet.əˈbɒl.ɪk/ (adj) Relating to the chemical processes occurring within a living cell or organism that are necessary for life. Compulsive eating (n) A psychological disorder where a person feels an uncontrollable urge to eat large amounts of food. Wholesome /ˈhəʊl.səm/ (adj) Good for you, and likely to improve your life or health (referring to balanced meals). Sedentary /ˈsed.ən.tər.i/ (adj) Involving little exercise or physical activity; characteristic of modern desk jobs. Physiological /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ (adj) Relating to the way in which a living body or its parts function. Social Stigma /ˈstɪɡ.mə/ (n) A strong feeling of disapproval that most people in a society have about something. Prevalence /ˈprev.əl.əns/ (n) The fact of something being very common or happening often in a population. Weight loss therapy (n) A range of medical or psychological treatments aimed at helping obese individuals lose weight. Root Causes Overeating & high-calorie diet. Sedentary lifestyles & low activity. Metabolic & genetic factors. Compulsive eating disorders. Health & Social Risks Heart a...