Weight Loss Specialist (Bariatrics): Glossary of Terms

Aerobic: activity that involves oxygen

Anaerobic: activity that uses anaerobic metabolism to build muscle

Body Composition: percent of bone, fat and muscle in the body.

Calorie: unit of energy.

Carbohydrates: nutrients for the body that include fiber, sugar and starch.

Diet: amount of food consumed.

Fats: type of food that is a source of energy.

Fiber: type of food that helps with digestion.

Nutrition: study of food and nutrients and how it effects the body and health.

Vitamins: organic substance that people need to maintain health.