Weightloss
Weightloss
Weightloss (pronounced: /ˈweɪtˌlɒs/), also known as weight reduction, is the process of shedding excess body weight, typically through a combination of diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
Etymology
The term "weightloss" is derived from the Old English "gewiht" meaning "weight" and the Middle English "lossen" meaning "to lose".
Definition
Weightloss refers to a decrease in total body mass as a result of efforts to improve fitness and health, or to change appearance through slimming. Weightloss can occur unintentionally due to malnourishment or an underlying disease, or from a conscious effort to improve actual or perceived overweight or obese state.
Methods
There are various methods for weightloss, which can broadly be classified into two categories: non-surgical and surgical.
- Dieting is the practice of eating food in a regulated and supervised fashion to decrease, maintain, or increase body weight.
- Exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness.
- Bariatric Surgery is a type of surgery that is used to treat obesity by modification of the gastrointestinal tract to reduce nutrient intake and/or absorption.
Related Terms
- Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure used to determine weight status in adults.
- Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health.
- Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.
- Calorie Deficit is the state of consuming fewer calories than the amount burned.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Weightloss
- Wikipedia's article - Weightloss
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