Tuesday 25 February 2014

Weight loss and Nutrition

                                          Weight loss

  • Weight loss, in the context of medicine, health, or physical fitness, is a reduction of the total body mass, due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue and/or lean mass, namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon, and other connective tissue.
  • Most instances of weight loss arise due to the loss of body fat, but in cases of extreme or severe weight loss, protein and other substances in the body can also be depleted.
  • Your body weight is determined by your calorie intake, overall health, age, nutrient absorption and other factors.
  • A reduction in body weight. The loss may be the result of a change in diet or life-style or a febrile disease.
  • The key to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight isn't about short-term dietary changes. It's about a lifestyle that includes healthy eating, regular physical activity, and balancing the number of calories you consume with the number of calories your body uses.

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