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Fitness

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

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high blood pressure

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Another word for “hypertension. ” Blood pressure rises and falls throughout the day. An optimal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mmHg. When blood pressure stays high—greater ...

bioelectrical impedance analysis (bia)

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A way to estimate the amount of body weight that is fat and nonfat. Nonfat weight comes from bone, muscle, body water, organs, and other body tissues. BIA works by measuring how ...

protein

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One of the three nutrients that provides calories to the body. Protein is an essential nutrient that helps build many parts of the body, including muscle, bone, skin, and blood. ...

weight-cycle

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Losing and gaining weight over and over again. Commonly called “yo-yo” dieting.

hydrogenation

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A chemical way to turn liquid fat (oil) into solid fat. This process creates a new fat called trans fatty acids. Trans fatty acids are found in margarine, shortening, and some ...

cholesterol

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A fat-like substance that is made by the body and is found naturally in animal foods such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. Foods high in cholesterol include organ ...

type 2 diabetes

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Previously known as “noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus” or “adult-onset diabetes. ” Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes mellitus. About 90 to 95 percent of ...