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Introduction
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are modified versions of natural hormones which make us feel full when released into the body. Prof Giles Yeo explains how the drugs, which were originally used to treat diabetes, are now being used for weight loss. We also hear about someone's experience of using the drugs. Georgie and Neil teach you some useful vocabulary.
This week's question
The measurement used by doctors to estimate if someone is at a healthy weight is called BMI. But what does BMI stand for? Is it:
a) British medical index?
b) Body mass index? or,
c) Body muscle index?
Listen to the programme to hear the answer.
Vocabulary
food noise
intrusive, unwanted thoughts about food
into the ether
(idiom) completely disappeared; vanished into the air
an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other
(idiom) used to describe a personal dilemma or difficult decision based on an imaginary angel, representing conscience, and an imaginary devil, representing temptation
self-esteem
belief and confidence in your own abilities
on the market
available for sale
side effect
secondary effect of a drug or medicine, usually undesirable or unwanted
