5 Terms
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Weight loss
carotenoids
Fitness; Weight loss
A collection of plant pigments that are found in yellow, orange, red, and dark green fruits and vegetables and may lower the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Examples are beta-carotene, ...
caffeine
Fitness; Weight loss
A stimulant found naturally in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa beans (chocolate) and kola nuts (cola) and added to soft drinks, foods, and medicines. A cup of coffee has 100-250 milligrams of ...
calipers
Fitness; Weight loss
A metal or plastic tool similar to a compass used to measure the diameter of an object. The skin fold thickness in several parts of the body can be measured with skin calipers to determine the lean ...
bypass
Fitness; Weight loss
An operation in which a surgeon creates a new tubular pathway for the movement of fluids and/or other substances in the body.
breastfeeding
Fitness; Weight loss
Feeding a child human breast milk. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics , human breast milk is preferred for all infants. This includes even premature and sick babies, with rare ...
boil
Fitness; Weight loss
A skin abscess, a collection of pus localized deep in the skin. A boil usually starts as a reddened, tender area and in time becomes firm and hard. Eventually, the center of the abscess softens and ...
breast cancer
Fitness; Weight loss
Breast cancer is diagnosed with self- and physician-examination of the breasts, mammography, ultrasound testing, and biopsy. There are many types of breast cancer that differ in their capability of ...
