Graded A+
DXA
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
BIA
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Essential Fat
Fat necessary for normal body functioning
Body Composition
Ratio of body fat to lean body tissue
Positive Caloric Balance
Consuming more calories than expended
Negative Caloric Balance
Expending more calories than consumed
Anorexia Nervosa
Eating disorder characterized by self-starvation
Glycemic Index
Measure of how quickly a food raises blood sugar
Osteoporosis
Condition of fragile bones due to bone density loss
Trans Fats
Artificial fats created by hydrogenation
Complementary Proteins
Different proteins that together provide essential amino acids
Calorie
Unit of energy obtained from food
Cardiovascular Disease
Group of heart and blood vessel-related diseases
Arterial Stenosis
Narrowing of an artery