5 Terms
Contributors in Weight loss
Weight loss
brain
Fitness; Weight loss
That part of the central nervous system that is located within the cranium (skull). The brain functions as the primary receiver, organizer and distributor of information for the body. It has two ...
bowel
Fitness; Weight loss
Another name for the intestine. The small bowel and the large bowel are the small intestine and large intestine, respectively.
bone density
Fitness; Weight loss
Bone density is the amount of bone tissue in a certain volume of bone. It can be measured using a special x-ray called a quantitative computed tomogram.
body mass index (BMI)
Fitness; Weight loss
A measurement of weight in relation to height that is considered a good indicator of body fat. Calculated by multiplying weight in pounds by 703 and dividing the result by the square of height in ...
BOD POD
Fitness; Weight loss
A method for determining the lean body mass. The BOD POD is a computerized, egg-shaped chamber. Using the same whole-body measurement principle as underwater weighing, the BOD POD measures a ...
body composition test
Fitness; Weight loss
A test used to determine a person's current percentage of body fat.
