Glossary S

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 body.

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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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