| 5 A Day |
| The slogan used to promote eating the recommended 5 servings of fruits and veggies a day. |
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| Absorption |
| Absorption is the process by which a substance enters the body and moves into the bloodstream and lymphatic system |
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| Additives (food additives) |
| Any natural or synthetic substance that is added to a food item, thus changing the final product. Additives are used to maximize the efficiency of products during their production, packaging, and transportation. They are also commonly used to prolong a products shelf life |
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| Adrenals |
| Adrenals are the glands that produce stress-related hormones like cortisol, adrenaline and DHEA. Since overly active stress-hormones can contribute to weight gain- especially around the abdomen, these glands play an important role in weight loss. |
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| Aerobic Capacity |
| Your aerobic capacity is a measure of your body's ability to deliver oxygen to your muscles, as well as how much of that oxygen your muscles can use for energy. In other words, aerobic capacity is how much oxygen your body can process when you're working out as hard as you can. Regular exercise can increase your aerobic capacity. |
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| Aerobic Exercise |
| Aerobic exercise is any sort of movement that makes your muscles use oxygen. Examples include running, biking, jumping, swimming, etc... Aerobic exercise is essential for conditioning the heart, lungs and cardiovascular system. |
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| Anabolic Steroids |
| Anabolic steroids are artificially produced hormones that mimic androgens (the male-type sex hormones in the body). They promote muscle growth and an increase in lean body mass and are often abused by athletes and others seeking to improve their physique. |
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| Anorexia |
| Anorexia is an eating disorder in which the Anorexic restricts food to the point of starving themselves. To be classified as an Anorexic, you must fall 15% below healthy body weight. Despite their extreme thinness, many Anorexics are plagued by a distorted body image and see themselves as being fat and in need of losing weight. |
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| Antioxidant |
| As the name suggests, antioxidants prevent oxidation. Oxidation causes aging, cancer, heart disease and other health problems. |
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| Artificial Sweetners |
| Artificial Sweeteners are substances that impart sweetness but contain little or no nutritive value. Splenda, Aspartame and Sachharine are examples of calorie free artificial sweeteners. |
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| Aspartame |
| An artificial sweetener made up of two Amino acids (phenylalanine
and aspartic acid). Aspartame tastes about 200 times sweeter than sugar so
very little needs to be used. It's almost calorie free, containing just 2
calories per teaspoon. Asparteme is found in both Nutrasweet and Equal. |
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| Atkins Carbohydrate Equilibrium (ACE) |
| Your ACE is the amount of net carbs (total carbs, minus dietary fiber) you can eat daily without changing your weight. |
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| Basal metabolic rate (BMR) |
| BMR is the measure of energy your body is metabolizing when it's at rest. |
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| BCA
(Body Composition Analysis) |
| A BCA determines what percentage of your body is fat and what percentage is lean body mass (muscle). |
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| Benign dietary ketosis (BDK) |
| BDK is a term coined by Dr. Atkins. Whenever your intake of carbohydrates is severely limited, eventually you'll reach a point where your body draws on its alternate energy system; fat stores, for fuel. This process is called dietary ketosis. |
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| Beta-carotene |
| Beta carotene is a great source of Vitamin A. Because our bodies no longer split beta-carotene into vitamin A once we have reached a healthy level, there is no way we can overdose on it. Beta Carotene is essential for keeping the immune system healthy. |
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| Beta-sitosterol |
| A plant-derived substance that is useful for breaking up cholesterol deposits. It can be found in soybeans, wheat germ, and corn oils. |
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| Bioflavonoids |
| Bioflavinoids, like Quercetin and grape seed extract, are a category of antioxidants. If you take them as a capsule, it’s a good idea to also take Vitamin C, which aids in their absorption. |
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| Biotin |
| Biotin is a vitamin that aids your body in metabolizing fat and amino
acids. Biotins can be found in egg yolks, cauliflower, nuts and legumes. |
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| Blood Sugar |
| Blood sugar is the amount of glucose circulating in the blood
stream. Hypoglycemia, which causes spikes in hunger, poor concentration, and
even brain tissue damage, is the result of having too little glucose. On the
other hand, having too much glucose leads to an overproduction of insulin- a
hormone that triggers cravings and fat storage. |
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| Body mass index (BMI) |
| Your BMI is a measure of your weight in relation to your height. To determine your BMI, just divide your weight by the square of your height. |
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| Bulimia Nervosa |
| An eating disorder characterized by binging and purging. Purging can come in the form of self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, laxatives, or fasting. |
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| Caffeine |
| Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant that can be found in
coffee, tea and chocolate. |
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| Calcium |
| Calcium is a mineral with many vital uses. It keeps bones and teeth
strong, and helps blood to clot. It has also been found to aid in weight
management. Calcium can be found in dairy products or in supplement form. If you're going to take a supplement, calcium hydroxyapatite, orotate and citrate are the most readily absorbed. |
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| Calorie |
| A calorie is a unit of energy. Specifically, it is the amount of heat necessary to raise the temperature of one liter of water one degree Centigrade. 3,500 calories is the equivalent of once pound. |
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| Calorie Balance |
| Your calorie balance is the difference between the number of calories you ingest, and the number you burn. If the numbers are equal, your weight will remain steady. If the number of calories you ingest is larger than the number you burn, you'll gain weight. If the number you burn is larger than the number of calories you ingest, you will lose weight. |
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| Calorie Expenditure |
| The amount of calories you are burning, both while at rest or when exercising. |
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| Calorie Restriction |
| The lowest you can reduce your caloric intake and still acquire adequate levels of protein, essential fats and other vital nutrients. |
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| Carbohydrate |
| All carbs are made of sugar. Once ingested, all carbohydrates (whether simple or complex) are broken down into simple sugars so they can be absorbed by the body. The more carbs you eat at a time, the larger your blood sugar level will increase. This increase causes insulin levels to spike, triggering hunger and fat storage. |
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| Cellulite |
| When fat cells grow too large, they stretch the skin out, resulting in lumps and dimples. Cellulite, the name for those dimply areas, occurs mostly on the thighs and butt. |
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