symptoms = indications that a medical problem is present A sore throat and headache are symptoms of a cold or flu.
impairment (verb = to impair = to hinder or damage an ability)
His hearing was impaired when he heard a loud explosion as a child.
poor diet = a lifestyle diet without sufficient nutrients Malnutrition happens due to a poor diet and lack of medical care.
(‘a diet’ can also mean a programme of reduced calories intended to help you lose weight: ‘My sister is always trying new diets because she wants to lose 2 kilos before the summer’)
convenience food = food which is cooked in its packaging, usually in a microwave British and American people eat a large amount of convenience food.
addiction = the state of being unable to live without something Many young people are addicted to social media or Internet use.
to socialise = to meet with friends and other people in a friendly way
At weekends, I like to socialise at parties and in cafes with my old friends.
interpersonal skills = the skills of dealing with people successfully
My boss used to be very annoying, but then he went on a course to develop proper interpersonal skills.
to underperform = to perform below your peers or expectations My football team are underperforming badly this year.
active lifestyle = a lifestyle with proper exercise and fitness
The government tries to promote an active lifestyle, but this is not successful.
a regime, a programme = a planned system of exercise, diet or sport I adopted a vegetarian regime for three months before my exams.
(‘regime’ also means a very strict government: ‘In the 1970’s, many South American countries were ruled by police regimes.’)
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