20 Terms
Contributors in Weight loss
Weight loss
energy expenditure
Fitness; Weight loss
The amount of energy, measured in calories, that a person uses. Calories are used by people to breathe, circulate blood, digest food, maintain posture, and be physically active.
adipose tissue
Fitness; Weight loss
Loose connective tissue or fat issue in the body that's composed of adipocytes. Its main role is to store energy in the form of fat, although it also cushions and insulates the body. Obesity is ...
waist circumference
Fitness; Weight loss
A measurement of the waist. Fat around the waist increases the risk of obesity-related health problems. Women with a waist measurement of more than 35 inches or men with a waist measurement of more ...
pneumonia
Fitness; Weight loss
Infection in the lung. Patients who are recovering from abdominal surgery are at risk for this problem. Walking, and the use of incentive spirometry, can substantially reduce this risk.
plaques
Fitness; Weight loss
Fibrous and fat tissues that end up as deposits in the arteries. This can lead to a stroke and even heart disease.
plateau
Fitness; Weight loss
A period of time, at least 2 to 4 weeks, whereby a Bandster maintains (instead of losing) weight. It is common for post-op patients who are 4-10 weeks out to experience a plateau before getting their ...
placebo
Fitness; Weight loss
For the purposes of this weight loss glossary, a "sugar pill" or any dummy medication or treatment.
