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essential fat
fat incorporated in various tissues of the body; critical for normal body functioning.
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adipose tissue
tissue in which fat is stored; fat cells
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subcutaneous fat
fat located under the skin
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visceral fat
fat located around major organs; also called intraabdominal fat
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overweight vs. obesity
overweight - body weight above the recomended average
obesity - severely overweight, characterized by excessive body fat
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metabolic syndrome
- increases risk of heard disease, diabetes, ect.
- present in many overwieght/obese people.
- symptoms: insulin resistance, abnormal blood fats, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure
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carbohydrate
- an essential nutrient
- starches, sugars, dietary fiber
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glucose
a simple sugar that is the body's basic fuel.
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glycogen
a starch stored in the liver and muscles
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glycemic index
a measure of how a particular food affets blood gluucose levels.
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anemia
a deficiency in the oxygen-carrying material in the red blood cells.
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phytochemical
naturally occurring substance in plant foods that may help prevent/treat chronic diseases.
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pathogen
a microorganism that causes disease
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resting metabolic rate
the energy required to maintain vital body functions, including respiration, heart rate, body temp, blood pressure, while the body is at rest.
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endocrine system
sys of glands/tissues/cells that secrete hormones into the bloodstream to influence metabolism and other body processes.
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cortisol
a sterorid hormone secreted by teh cortex of the adrenal gland
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