Weight change
Weight Change
Weight change (pronunciation: /weɪt tʃeɪndʒ/) refers to the fluctuation in a person's body weight over time. This can be due to a variety of factors, including diet, exercise, health conditions, and lifestyle changes.
Etymology
The term "weight change" is derived from the combination of the words "weight", from the Old English "gewiht", meaning "a measure of heaviness or mass", and "change", from the Old French "changier", meaning "to alter or modify".
Causes of Weight Change
Weight change can occur due to a variety of factors:
- Diet: The type and amount of food consumed can significantly impact a person's weight. Consuming more calories than the body burns can lead to weight gain, while consuming fewer calories can lead to weight loss.
- Exercise: Physical activity can also affect weight. Regular exercise can help maintain a healthy weight, while a lack of exercise can contribute to weight gain.
- Health Conditions: Certain health conditions, such as thyroid disorders, diabetes, and depression, can cause weight changes.
- Lifestyle Changes: Changes in lifestyle, such as increased stress, changes in sleep patterns, or quitting smoking, can also lead to weight changes.
Related Terms
- Body Mass Index (BMI): A measure used to determine whether a person has a healthy body weight for their height.
- Obesity: A medical condition characterized by excess body fat, often caused by consuming more calories than the body burns.
- Anorexia Nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-imposed starvation and excessive weight loss.
- Bulimia Nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, such as vomiting or excessive exercise.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Weight change
- Wikipedia's article - Weight change
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