Health prezentation vocab

Nutrition

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

Nutrients

Substances that provide nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

Starvation

A state of extreme suffering or death caused by lack of food.

Binge eating

Consuming large quantities of food in a short period, often feeling a loss of control.

Purge

The act of removing food from the body, typically through self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives.

Balanced diet

A diet that contains the proper proportions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

Mental problems

Conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, mood, or behavior.

Therapy

The treatment of mental or physical disorders.

Fatigue

Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.

Malnourished

Suffering from malnutrition, often due to a lack of necessary nutrients.

Addiction

A physiological or psychological dependence on a substance or activity.

Treatment

The management and care of a patient to combat a disease or disorder.

Predisposition

A liability or tendency to suffer from a particular condition.

Addictive substances

Drugs or compounds that lead to dependence, such as alcohol, nicotine, or narcotics.

Secondhand smoke

Smoke inhaled involuntarily from tobacco being smoked by others.

Carcinogenic

Having the potential to cause cancer.

Withdrawal symptoms

Physical and mental symptoms that occur after stopping or reducing the intake of an addictive substance.

Rehab

A course of treatment for drug or alcohol dependence.

Sober

Not affected by alcohol; not drunk.

Experiment

In the context of substance use, testing a drug to see its effects.

Overdose

An excessive and dangerous dose of a drug.

An addict/junkie

Terms used to describe someone dependent on a substance.

Birth control

Methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy.

Regular

Occurring at fixed intervals.

Uterus

The organ in the lower body of a female where offspring are conceived and gestate.

Fallopian tubes

The tubes through which eggs pass from the ovaries to the uterus.

Protection

Measures taken to prevent pregnancy or the transmission of infections.

Fertility

The natural capability to produce offspring.

Sexually transmitted infections/diseases

Infections passed from one person to another through sexual contact.

Asymptomatic

Producing or showing no symptoms of a disease.

Regular check-up

A routine medical examination to ensure overall health.

Responsible

Having an obligation to do something or having control over someone.

Mutual consent

An agreement made by all parties involved, essential for healthy sexual interactions.

Euthanasia

The painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease.

End someone’s suffering

The primary goal cited by proponents of euthanasia for those in extreme pain.

Incurable

A condition or disease that cannot be healed or cured.

Hopeless

Feeling or causing a lack of hope.

Compassion

Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

Dignity

The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect, often discussed in end-of-life care.

Moral dilemmas

Situations in which a difficult choice has to be made between two courses of action, both of which may have ethical implications.

Voluntary, involuntary, nonvoluntary euthanasia

Categories of euthanasia based on the patient's ability to consent or their expressed wishes.

Abortion

The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy.

Pro-life

The belief that abortion should be restricted or prohibited.

Pro-choice

The belief that individuals should have the right to choose whether to have an abortion.

Fetus

The unborn offspring of a mammal, especially a human, from eight weeks after conception to birth.

Conception

The action of conceiving a child or of a child being conceived.

To end pregnancy

The clinical process of terminating a pregnancy.

Health risks

Potential negative impacts on physical or mental well-being.

Stigma

A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.

Seek help

The act of looking for professional assistance for health issues.

Depression

A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease.

Resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Antidepressants

Medications used to treat depression and related conditions.

Professional help

Care provided by trained specialists like doctors or therapists.

Psychiatrist

A medical practitioner qualified to diagnose and treat mental illness, often with medication.

Psychologist

A professional who studies and treats mental processes and behavior, typically through therapy.

Sleep deprivation

The condition of not having enough sleep.

Agony

Extreme physical or mental suffering.

Holistic approach

An approach to health that considers the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

Conventional medicine

The standard system of medicine practiced by doctors and other healthcare professionals using drugs, radiation, or surgery.