Adipose Tissue - fatty tissue
Atherosclerosis - a form of arteriosclerosis affecting the intima (inner lining) of the artery walls
Body Fat - Amount of fat in one's body. First, your body fat percentage is simply the percentage of fat your body contains. If you are 150 pounds and 10% fat, it means that your body consists of 15 pounds fat and 135 pounds lean body mass (bone, muscle, organ tissue, blood and everything else).
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (type 1 or IDDM) - Diabetes occurring suddenly between the ages of 1 and 40; patients secrete little, if any, insulin and require insulin injections and a carefully controlled diet
Omega-3 fatty acids - Polyunsaturated fatty acids found in fish oil; may contribute to the reduction of coronary artery disease
Adipose tissue - a specialized type of tissue composed mostly of adipocytes (see above), for storing cellular fat
Electrolytes - minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium that act to keep your nerves firing and muscles moving. These minerals are found in foods (potassium- bananas, meat) and modest amounts of electrolytes are a necessary component of a normal diet. Be careful of using sports drinks to replace minerals because of the added calories
Fiber - a general term denoting the structural part of plants such as cellulose. Fiber is not digested by human digestive enzymes, although some are digested by the gastrointestinal tract bacterial
Hyperglycemia - an elevated (above normal) blood sugar (glucose)
Vastus intermedius, lateralis and medialis - 3 of the 4 muscles of the thigh that make up the quadriceps. Strong quads help protect your knees. The 4th muscle is the rectus femoris. Cycling, skiing, running and hiking downhill work these muscles
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