obese –adj. related to a condition in which the body stores large, unhealthy amounts of fat

epidemic – n. a sudden, quick spread of something harmful or unwanted

pattern – n. a repeated form or design; something that happens in a repeated way

calorie – n. a measurement of heat, which shows the amount of energy that foods will produce in the human body

psychotherapist – n. a specialist in mental health or emotional problems

fiber – n. plant material that cannot be broken down in the body but that helps to break down other food