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==[[Glossary]] of [[weight loss]] terms== | |||
* [[1-800-GET-THIN]] A weight loss company that offers lap band surgery. | * [[1-800-GET-THIN]] A weight loss company that offers lap band surgery. | ||
* [[24-hour diet recall]] A method of documenting all food and drinks consumed in a 24-hour period. | * [[24-hour diet recall]] A method of documenting all food and drinks consumed in a 24-hour period. | ||
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* [[Omega-3 fatty acids]] {{PAGENAME}} — The three main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Alphalinolenic acid is required because it cannot be synthesized by humans and, therefore, is considered essential in the diet. Primary sources include soybean oil, canola oil, walnuts, and flaxseed. EPA and DHA are very long chain omega-3 fatty acids that are found in fish and shellfish. | * [[Omega-3 fatty acids]] {{PAGENAME}} — The three main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Alphalinolenic acid is required because it cannot be synthesized by humans and, therefore, is considered essential in the diet. Primary sources include soybean oil, canola oil, walnuts, and flaxseed. EPA and DHA are very long chain omega-3 fatty acids that are found in fish and shellfish. | ||
* [[Omega-6 fatty acids]] {{PAGENAME}} — There are four main omega-6 fatty acids: linoleic acid (LA), arachidonic acid (ARA), gamma linoleic acid (GLA), and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Linoleic acid is required because it cannot be synthesized by humans and, therefore, is considered essential in the diet. Primary sources of LA are nuts and liquid vegetable oils, including soybean oil, corn oil, and safflower oil. | * [[Omega-6 fatty acids]] {{PAGENAME}} — There are four main omega-6 fatty acids: linoleic acid (LA), arachidonic acid (ARA), gamma linoleic acid (GLA), and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Linoleic acid is required because it cannot be synthesized by humans and, therefore, is considered essential in the diet. Primary sources of LA are nuts and liquid vegetable oils, including soybean oil, corn oil, and safflower oil. | ||
* [[ | * [[Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)]] {{PAGENAME}} — Blood cholesterol often called “bad” cholesterol; carries cholesterol to arteries and tissues. A high LDL-C level in the blood leads to a buildup of cholesterol in arteries. Scientific Report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee 3 | ||
* [[Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)]] {{PAGENAME}} — Range of intake for a particular energy source that is associated with reduced risk of chronic disease while providing intakes of essential nutrients. If an individual’s intake is outside of the AMDR, there is a potential of increasing the risk of chronic diseases and/or insufficient intakes of essential nutrients. | * [[Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)]] {{PAGENAME}} — Range of intake for a particular energy source that is associated with reduced risk of chronic disease while providing intakes of essential nutrients. If an individual’s intake is outside of the AMDR, there is a potential of increasing the risk of chronic diseases and/or insufficient intakes of essential nutrients. | ||
* [[Adequate Intakes (AI)]] {{PAGENAME}} — A recommended average daily nutrient intake level based on observed or experimentally determined approximations or estimates of mean nutrient intake by a group (or groups) of apparently healthy people. This is used when the Recommended Dietary Allowance cannot be determined. | * [[Adequate Intakes (AI)]] {{PAGENAME}} — A recommended average daily nutrient intake level based on observed or experimentally determined approximations or estimates of mean nutrient intake by a group (or groups) of apparently healthy people. This is used when the Recommended Dietary Allowance cannot be determined. | ||
