weight reduction
[/ˈweɪt rɪˈdʌkʃən/]
noun
redução de peso
1. the process of becoming lighter in mass or decreasing overall body weight
Weight reduction is essential for improving cardiovascular health.
A redução de peso é essencial para melhorar a saúde cardiovascular.
2. in engineering/manufacturing, the act of decreasing the mass of a structure or component to improve efficiency
The aerospace industry focuses on weight reduction to improve fuel efficiency.
A indústria aeroespacial se concentra na redução de peso para melhorar a eficiência de combustível.
3. a program or regimen designed to help someone lose weight
She enrolled in a weight reduction program at the gym.
Ela se inscreveu em um programa de redução de peso na academia.
Weight reduction is a significant topic in both American and Brazilian cultures. In the USA, it's often discussed in the context of fitness culture and health awareness programs. In Brazil, discussions around weight reduction increasingly reflect growing health consciousness, particularly in urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where fitness culture has expanded significantly in recent decades.
NYC Slang
dropping weight / shedding pounds
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