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Set refers to a fixed number of repetitions; for example, 15 repetitions may comprise a set for one exercise.
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Skinfold Caliper refers to an instrument which is used to measure a selected thickness of a fold of skin that has been pinched up on the Read more ... Add new comment

Saturated fats refer to fatty acids that are saturated with hydrogen atoms which are mainly found in animal tissue, and should be restricted in the diet.
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Simple sugars refers to single molecule sugars, such as glucose, fructose, and galactose.
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Sucrose refers to a crystalline form of fructose and glucose found in many plants and extracted as ordinary table sugar.
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