7 Terms
Contributors in Weight loss
Weight loss
Overweight
Fitness; Weight loss
It is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 29. 9. Body weight comes from fat, muscle, bone, and body water. It is important to remember that although BMI correlates with the amount of body ...
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
Fitness; Weight loss
A unit made up of proteins and fats that carry cholesterol to the liver. The liver removes cholesterol from the body. HDL is commonly called "good" cholesterol. High levels of HDL cholesterol lower ...
Polyunsaturated fat
Fitness; Weight loss
A highly unsaturated fat that is liquid at room temperature. Fats that are in foods are combinations of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated fatty acids. Polyunsaturated fats are found in ...
Cholesterol
Fitness; Weight loss
A fat-like substance that is made by the body and is found naturally in animal foods such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. Foods high in cholesterol include organ meats, egg yolks, ...
Type 2 diabetes
Fitness; Weight loss
Previously known as "noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus" or "adult-onset diabetes. " Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes mellitus. About 90 to 95 percent of people who have ...
Protein
Fitness; Weight loss
One of the three nutrients that provides calories to the body. Protein is an essential nutrient that helps build many parts of the body, including muscle, bone, skin, and blood. Protein provides 4 ...
