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Extreme obesity
Also called morbid obesity, a BMI of 40 or higher, which usually denotes a person is more than 100 pounds overweight.
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Bioimpedance
A way of measuring body composition by passing a tiny current through the body. Bioimpedance relies on the difference in electrical conductivity between fat, a poor electrical conductor, and lean tissue, a good conductor.
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Bariatric surgery
Surgery for weight control, altering the passage of food through the stomach and small intestine. Surgical technique that reduces the size of the stomach and partially ablates the small intestine with the goal of reducing the absorptive capacity of the gastrointestinal system. Other surgical techniques can also be included in this group of techniques designed…
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Whole grains
Grains that have not been refined or processed in a way that leads to a reduction in their nutritional content. An entire kernel of grain, consisting of the bran, the endosperm, and the germ.
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Hydrogenated fats
Fats that have been chemically altered to convert them from liquid to solid form. The process can destroy the nutritional value of the fat and results in the formation of altered fatty acid molecules. Fats whose double bonds have been converted to single bonds with the resultant change in physical state (oil or liquid state…
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Free-range
Meat or eggs raised under strict standards for animal health and welfare.
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Fight-flight reaction
Another name for the stress survival reaction that increases the heart rate and elevates blood sugar levels to produce more energy to prepare the body to face stress.
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Circulation
The flow of blood around the body, ensuring the delivery of vital nutrients to muscles and organs, as well as clearing away toxins for excretion. General term for the movement of the blood, lymph, or other fluids in a continuous path through the body, as in blood moving through the network of arteries and veins.…
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Boron
A mineral involved in calcium and magnesium absorption. It is needed by neurotransmitters for efficient travel between nerve cells. Boron is found in many fruits and vegetables. A mineral needed in very small amounts. Found in the bone mineral. Boron is considered a trace mineral and although relatively little is known about it in comparison…
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Anti-nutrients
Foods or drinks that either prevent nutrients from being absorbed or use excessive amounts of a nutrient, thus making it unavailable for other mental and physical processes. Examples are alcohol and caffeine.
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