Fitness

Fitness

Related to the practice of regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and health.

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overweight

Fitness; Weight loss

It is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 29. 9. Body weight comes from fat, muscle, bone, and body water. It is important to remember that although BMI correlates with ...

high-density lipoprotein (HDL)

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A unit made up of proteins and fats that carry cholesterol to the liver. The liver removes cholesterol from the body. HDL is commonly called “good” cholesterol. High levels of ...

body mass index (BMI)

Fitness; Weight loss

A measure of body weight relative to height. BMI is a tool that is often used to determine if a person is at a healthy weight, overweight, or obese, and whether a person’s health ...

fat

Fitness; Weight loss

A major source of energy in the diet. All food fats have 9 calories per gram. Fat helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E, and K, and carotenoids. ...

healthy weight

Fitness; Weight loss

Compared to overweight or obese, a body weight that is less likely to be linked with any weight-related health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood ...

calorie

Fitness; Weight loss

A unit of energy in food. Foods have carbohydrates, proteins, and/or fats. Some beverages have alcohol. Carbohydrates and proteins have 4 calories per gram. Fat has 9 calories per ...