GLOSSARY
Weight Loss Surgery Glossary
Weight Loss Surgery Glossary by Letter# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
- Waist circumference
- A measurement of the waist. Fat around the waist increases the risk of obesity-related health problems. Women with a waist measurement of more than 35 inches or men with a waist measurement of more than 40 inches have a higher risk of developing obesity-related health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
- Weight control
- Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight by eating nutritious foods and being physically active.
- Weight-cycle
- Losing and gaining weight over and over again. Commonly called "yo-yo" dieting.
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