Cosmeceuticals - Skin care products that contain vital nutrients which combat the damage of free-radicals and reduce inflammation, keeping skin in a youthful condition.
Diuretic - substances used to increase the amount of urine excreted
Invisible Fats - fats that are not immediately noticeable such as those in egg yolk, cheese, cream, and salad dressings
Phytochemicals - substances occurring naturally in plant foods
Polyunsaturated Fat - fats whose carbon atoms contain only limited amounts of hydrogen
Registered Dietitian - a person who has graduated from college or university after completing a course of study accredited by the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
Diabetes Type 2 (insulin dependent diabetes) - occurs when the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to overcome the body's resistance to the insulin leading to elevated blood glucose. Obesity is the most common cause of the resistance so, most Type 2 Diabetes is due to obesity. Can be preceded by glucose intolerance
Heart rate, ambient - Not really a technical term. Your heart rate during the day when you are going about day-to-day activities but not exercising.
Lactic acid - Some of the "waste" your body makes when you exercise hard (anaerobic) and you feel heavy or quivery. The body uses it to make more energy later.
Race walk - A specific, speedy walking technique that must follow rules and is judged (when performed in competitions). An Olympic sport since 1908.
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