journal – n. a magazine that reports on things of special interest to a particular group of people

paradox – n. something that is made up of two opposite things and that seems impossible but is actually true or possible

habit – n. a usual way of behaving : something that a person does often in a regular and repeated way

cholesterol – n. a compound of the sterol type found in most body tissues. Cholesterol and its derivatives are important constituents of cell membranes and precursors of other steroid compounds, but a high proportion in the blood of low-density lipoprotein (which transports cholesterol to the tissues) is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease

cardiometabolic – medical. concerning both heart disease and metabolic disorders such as diabetes

diabetes – n. a serious disease in which the body cannot properly control the amount of sugar in your blood because it does not have enough insulin

proportion– n. an amount that is a part of a whole

intake – n. the amount of something (such as food or drink) that is taken into your body

beverage – n. a drinkable liquid