7 Terms
Contributors in Weight loss
Weight loss
Weight control
Fitness; Weight loss
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight by eating nutritious foods and being physically active.
Diabetes mellitus
Fitness; Weight loss
A disease that occurs when the body is not able to use blood glucose (sugar). Blood sugar levels are controlled by insulin, a hormone in the body that helps move glucose (sugar) from the blood to ...
Insulin
Fitness; Weight loss
A hormone made by the pancreas (see definition) that helps move glucose (sugar) from the blood to muscles and other tissues. Insulin controls blood sugar levels.
Lipoprotein
Fitness; Weight loss
Compounds made up of fat and protein that carry fats and fat-like substances, such as cholesterol, in the blood.
Pancreas
Fitness; Weight loss
A gland that makes enzymes that help the body break down and use nutrients in food. It also produces the hormone insulin (see definition) and releases it into the bloodstream to help the body control ...
Unsaturated fat
Fitness; Weight loss
A fat that is liquid at room temperature. Vegetable oils are unsaturated fats. Unsaturated fats include polyunsaturated fats, and monounsaturated fats. They include most nuts, olives, avocados, and ...
Guar gum
Fitness; Weight loss
Also known as guar, guar flour, and jaguar gum, it is a dietary fibre obtained from the Indian cluster bean. Used extensively as a thickening agent for foods and pharmaceuticals, it is commonly sold ...
