Weight loss

Weight loss

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Weight loss

A fat that is produced when liquid fat (oil) is turned into solid fat through a chemical process called hydrogenation (see definition). Eating a large amount of trans fatty acids also raises blood ...

Weight-cycle

Fitness; Weight loss

Losing and gaining weight over and over again. Commonly called "yo-yo" dieting.

Hydrogenation

Fitness; Weight loss

A chemical way to turn liquid fat (oil) into solid fat. This process creates a new fat called trans fatty acids. Trans fatty acids are found in margarine, shortening, and some commercial baked foods ...

Fat

Fitness; Weight loss

A major source of energy in the diet. All food fats have 9 calories per gram. Fat helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E, and K, and carotenoids. Some kinds of fats, ...

Healthy weight

Fitness; Weight loss

Compared to overweight or obese, a body weight that is less likely to be linked with any weight-related health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and high blood ...

Calorie

Fitness; Weight loss

A unit of energy in food. Foods have carbohydrates, proteins, and/or fats. Some beverages have alcohol. Carbohydrates and proteins have 4 calories per gram. Fat has 9 calories per gram. Alcohol has 7 ...

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

Fitness; Weight loss

A unit made up of proteins and fats that carry cholesterol in the body. High levels of LDL cholesterol cause a buildup of cholesterol in the arteries. Commonly called "bad" cholesterol. High levels ...