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Caffeine: a natural stimulant found in coffee, tea and chocolate.
Calories: Unit of heat, measurement of energy.
Calorie: a measure of the energy value of foods
Calorie Balance: the difference between calorie intake and expenditure).
Calorie Expenditure: the amount of energy the body uses to walk, run, sleep, read, breathe, or anything else.
Calorie Goal: The amount of calories needed to lose weight and still provide energy for the body
Callus: the hardening or thickening of a portion of the skin due to pressing or rubbing
Cancer: a mass of cells exhibiting uncontrolled growth and ability to spread to other tissues.
Candida: a yeast like fungus infecting the female genital area.
Carbohydrate: foods containing sugars and starches.
Carcinogen: any substance that has the potential of causing cancer upon exposure to cells or organisms.
Cardiovascular Disease: disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels.
Cataract: clouding of the lens of the eye
Cell: the basis of all living things.
Casein: protein in cow's milk that forms curds when exposed to acid.
Catabolism: reactions that involve the breakdown of compounds in the body.
Cellulose: a complex carbohydrate composed of glucose units linked together in an indigestible form.
Cholesterol: a member of the group of lipids known as sterols.
Claudication: pain in the calf muscles after an exercise that disappears with rest.
Coma: loss of consciousness from any cause.
Coronary heart disease: Heart disease associated with obstruction of the coronary blood vessels.
Creatinine: a body waste removed by the kidneys. The amount of creatinine in blood and urine can show whether the kidney is functioning properly
Cyclamate: an artificial sweetener with very low calorific value.
Cystitis: inflammation of the urinary bladder. |
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