5 Terms
Contributors in Weight loss
Weight loss
sleep apnea
Fitness; Weight loss
Apnea is the medical term for "stopping breathing. " Many obese people have difficulty breathing when they sleep. The fatty tissues in the pharynx and neck can compress the airway and block it. When ...
side effects
Fitness; Weight loss
Problems that occur when treatment goes beyond the desired effect. Or problems that occur in addition to the desired therapeutic effect.
skin
Fitness; Weight loss
The skin is the body's outer covering. It protects us against heat and light, injury, and infection. It regulates body temperature and stores water, fat, and vitamin D. Weighing about 6 pounds, the ...
skin calipers
Fitness; Weight loss
A simple method for determining the lean body mass. This method involves measuring the skinfold thickness of the layer of fat just under the skin in several parts of the body with calipers. The ...
serotonin
Fitness; Weight loss
A neurotransmitter found in the brain that affects mood and appetite.
serving size
Fitness; Weight loss
1. The portion of food used as a reference on the nutrition label of that food. 2. The recommended portion of food to be eaten.
set point theory
Fitness; Weight loss
This theory believes that the body will keep a certain weight as well as a certain body fat level by simply regulating the internal controls.
