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Saline Solution Port: a device implanted beneath the skin of patient's torso to adjust the constriction of the lapband
Saccharin: low calorie artificial sweetener
Somogyi Effect: a rebound effect of low followed by high blood glucose
Saturated Fats: fats contained in dairy products, meat, poultry and vegetables
Serving Size: a standardized amount of a food followed in dietary guidance or in making comparisons among similar foods
Shin Splints: lower leg injury where there is pain along the shin bone
Simple Carbohydrates: single molecule sugars such as glucose, fructose, and galactose.
Simple Sugars: single molecule sugars such as glucose, fructose, and galactose
Sorbitol: a sugar used as a sweetener
Spinning: utilization of a stationary bike to simulate a real outdoor biking experience.
Spot Reduction: removal of stored fat from specific areas of the body
Sprain: an injury to a ligament when the joint experiences a range of motion that is greater than normal
Static Stretch: a simple muscle stretch that goes just to the point of gentle tension and is held steadily for several seconds
Strain: injury resulting from a pull or torsion to the muscle or tendon
Strength Training: activities specifically designed to build muscle and increase strength
Stretch Reflex: a protective, involuntary nerve reaction that causes contraction of the muscles
Subcutaneous: beneath the skin but above the fascia and muscle.
Sucrose: a form of sugar that the body has to break down into simpler form before the blood can absorb it and take it to the cells
Sugars: simple carbohydrates which are sweet |
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