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		|  overweight 
  
 
 over·weight  [overweight] BrE [ˌəʊvəˈweɪt]  NAmE [ˌoʊvərˈweɪt]   adjective
 1. (of people)too heavy and fat
 •She was only a few pounds overweight.
 •A number of medical conditions are due to being overweight.
 Opp:   ↑underweight
 2. above an allowed weight
 •overweight baggage
 
 Collocations:
 Diet and exercise
 Weight
 put on/gain/lose  weight/a few kilos/a few pounds
 watch/control/struggle with  your weight
 be/become  seriously overweight/underweight
 be/become  clinically/morbidly obese
 achieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate  weight loss
 slim down to  70 kilos/(BrE) 11 stone/(especially NAmE) 160 pounds
 combat/prevent/tackle/treat  obesity
 develop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from  anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorder
 be on/go on/follow  a crash/strict diet
 have/suffer from  a negative/poor body image
 have/develop  a positive/healthy body image
 Healthy eating
 eat  a balanced diet/healthily/sensibly
 get/provide/receive  adequate/proper nutrition
 contain/get/provide  essential nutrients/vitamins/minerals
 be high/low in  calories/fat/fibre/(especially US) fiber/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acids
 contain (no)/use/be full of/be free from  additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweeteners
 avoid/cut down on/cut out  alcohol/caffeine/fatty foods
 stop/give up/ (especially NAmE) quit  smoking
 Exercise
 (BrE) take  regular exercise
 do  moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise
 play  football/hockey/tennis
 go  cycling/jogging/running
 go to/visit/ (especially NAmE) hit/work out at  the gym
 strengthen/tone/train  your stomach muscles
 contract/relax/stretch/use/work  your lower-body muscles
 build (up)/gain  muscle
 improve/increase  your stamina/energy levels/physical fitness
 burn/consume/expend  calories
 Staying healthy
 be/get/keep/stay  healthy/in shape/(especially BrE) fit
 lower  your cholesterol/blood pressure
 boost/stimulate/strengthen  your immune system
 prevent/reduce the risk of  heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosis
 reduce/relieve/manage/combat  stress
 enhance/promote  relaxation/physical and mental well-being
 
 Example Bank:
 •You don't look overweight.
 
 
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