Moderation

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Moderation (Medicine)

Moderation (pronunciation: /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/) is a term used in medicine to describe the practice of managing the intake or use of substances, such as alcohol or food, to prevent harmful effects on the body. The term originates from the Latin word "moderatio", which means control or restraint.

Etymology

The term "moderation" comes from the Latin word "moderatio", which means control or restraint. In the context of medicine, it refers to the practice of controlling or limiting the intake or use of certain substances to prevent harmful effects on the body.

Related Terms

  • Abstinence: The practice of refraining from the use of certain substances or activities.
  • Addiction: A psychological and physical inability to stop consuming a chemical, drug, activity, or substance, even though it is causing psychological and physical harm.
  • Diet: The kinds and amount of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.
  • Exercise: Physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body.
  • Health: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
  • Lifestyle: The way in which a person or group lives, including patterns of behavior, interaction, consumption, work, activity and interests that describe how a person spends their time.
  • Nutrition: The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
  • Substance Abuse: Overindulgence in or dependence on an addictive substance, especially alcohol or drugs.

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