In this section of the basics, we are gonna be looking at some terms that are mostly being used while we talk about fitness.
1. Supplement
Supplements are any substance that is taken in order to make something complete.
Dietary supplements are products that are taken by one person that provides him with the necessary nutrients that are not contained in large amounts in his diet eg. The amino acid, oils, digestive enzymes are some examples.
2. Vitamins
Vitamins are naturally occurring compounds that re necessary for the body. But vitamins are not produced inside the body so it has to be obtained through our diet eg: - egg, fish, vegetables and fruits, etc..
Or can be taken in the form of vitamin tablets along with the diet.
3. Minerals
Minerals are the compounds that are found in nonliving materials. They are not produced inside the body, but they are necessary for the body. Eg: - salt, calcium ion, aluminium are some of the minerals they can be taken in the form of supplementary tablets as a part of the diet.
4. Cholesterol
Cholesterol is waxy like substance that formed from some fat that moves through your bloodstreams and into your cells.
5. Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body mass is the scale that says how much a person should weigh according to how tall she//he is?
6. Body Fat Percentage
Is the amount of fats that are present in your body compared to the whole weight of that person and expressed in percentage.
7. Obese
a person who is obese has a large amount of fat inside present in their body which leads to many diseases the BMI showing 30 or the body fat percentage 35% on women and 25% percentage for men.