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Weight loss
genes
Fitness; Weight loss
The basic biological units of heredity. Segments of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) needed to contribute to a function.
gastrointestinal tract
Fitness; Weight loss
The tube that extends from the mouth to the anus in which the movement of muscles and release of hormones and enzymes digest food. The gastrointestinal tract starts with the mouth and proceeds to the ...
gastrointestinal
Fitness; Weight loss
Adjective referring collectively to the stomach and small and large intestines.
free radicals
Fitness; Weight loss
Chemical compounds that can damage cells and oxidize LDL cholesterol so that it is more likely to be deposited in the walls of arteries.
fructose
Fitness; Weight loss
A sugar that occurs naturally in fruits and honey. Fructose has 4 calories per gram.
functional foods
Fitness; Weight loss
Foods that provide a health benefit beyond the traditional nutrients they contain.