Calorie: In meteorology, it is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one (1) gram of water one (1) degree Celsius. It is a unit of heat energy.

 

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Calorie: The amount of energy that is needed to raise the temperature of 1 liter of water 1 degree celcius.

Empty Calories: A term used to denote food contributing calories that are void of significant food value and nutrients.

Kilocalorie: The energy needed to heat 1000 grams of water from 14.5 to 15.5 degrees C.

Marasmus: Malnutrition occurring in infants and young children, caused by an insufficient intake of calories or protein.

Kilojoule (Kj): A measurement of the energy in food. 1 calorie is equal to 4.2 kilojoules.

Joule: A unit of energy equal to one watt per second.

Fusion: The change of state from a solid to a liquid at the same temperature. The heat of fusion is the number of gram calories of heat necessary to change one gram of a substance from the solid to . . . View Full Definition

Fat: Often referred to as lipids, or triglycerides, one of the main food groups, containing nine calories per gram. It serves a variety of functions in the body, however a high percentage of body . . . View Full Definition

Fitness Walking: A faster and more intense walking technique than casual (lifestyle) walking that burns more calories and helps you lose weight. When you fitness walk, you generally move along at a brisk pac . . . View Full Definition

Quality Training: Training just before bodybuilding competition where intervals between sets are drastically reduced to enhance muscle mass and density, and low calorie diet is followed to reduce body fat.