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| A limiting factor is anyting that makes it more difficult for a client to achieve optimal results. |
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| The specific, inherited genetic code of an organism. An organism's genetics influence what they become. However, environment plays a key role in the expression of an organism's genetic code. |
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| The relationship between all sources of energy intake and energy output. An organism is said to be in energy balance when energy flow into the body and out of the body is equal. This is often evidenced by a stable body weight. |
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| Foods that provide substantial amounts of nutrients with only the necessary calories. |
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| Health can and should be assessed through a number of medical tests, including blood assessments, cardiovascular test, and other screening modalities. |
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| Body composition is the relative relationship between lean body mass (which includes bone mass, body water, muscle mass, and organ mass) and fat mass (which includes adipose tissue and intra-tissue fat deposits) |
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| Performance means functioning or operating; high performance means functioning or operating on a high level. Each of us is asked to perform on a daily basis, regardless of whether we're an athlete or not. |
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| Basing nutritional decisions on specific, measurable outcomes rather than nebulous definitions of what's "good" or "correct." |
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| The laws of thermodynamics describe the specific principles that govern energy exchange including heat exchnage and the performance of work. |
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| An organism is in positive energy balance when energy flow into the body exceeds energy flow out of the body. This is often evidence by an increasing body weight. |
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| An organism is in negative energy balance when energy flow out of the body exceeds energy flow into the body. This is often evidenced by a decreasing body weight. |
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| The ratio of calories to the actual weight of food. |
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| Pleasantly fed to satisfaction. |
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| Physical or mental performance-enhancing strategies. |
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| A network of individuals that provides positive feedback, constructive criticism, and encouragement toward our lifestyle choices. |
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| A system in which two health and fitness professionals actively recommend each other's synergistic services to their own clients and patients. For example, a physician and a personal trainer would have just cause in setting up a cross-referral system since each possesses an exclusive knowledge set. |
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| MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY |
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| Nutritional advice with the purpose of treating a variety of conditions and illnesses. Providing MNT is the exclusive domain of trained and licenses nutrition professionals. |
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