Arteriosclerosis - generic term for thickened arteries
Complex Carbohydrates - Giant carbs that are usually found in the seeds/roots of plants. They are generally made up of long chains of glucose strung together. In other words, everything made of 3 or more sugars.
Digestion - breakdown of food in the body in preparation of absorption
Lactase - enzyme secreted by; the small intestine for the digestion of lactose
Osteoporosis - condition in which bones become brittle because there have been insufficient mineral deposits, especially calcium
Polyunsaturated Fat - fats whose carbon atoms contain only limited amounts of hydrogen
Stomach Banding - surgical reduction of stomach, but to lesser degree than bypass
Anorectic drugs - drugs that suppress the appetite. Used to reduce calorie intake. An example would be phentermine
Coronary heart disease - heart disease associated with obstruction of the coronary blood vessels that supply blood (& oxygen) to the heart
Generic drug - a drug whose patent has expired thus enabling it to be manufactured by any company
Gluteus maximus, medius and minimus or "glutes" - the 3 muscles of the buttocks and hips that extend your thighs backward and to the side (abduction) and rotate your legs at the hips
R.I.C.E - stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. The formula for treating injuries such as sprains. When in doubt, call your physician
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