Weight Loss Glossary

A listing of words and terms related to weight loss and dieting. Click on the letter to go to that part of the alphabet and then select the diet or weight loss term that you are interested in.
Vegan Diet

A form of vegetarianism which excludes all animal products from the diet, such as meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, eggs and honey.
Vegetarianism

The practice of a diet that excludes meat, fish, and poultry.
Vitamin

These are compounds that regulate chemical reactions in the body. Each vitamin has a specific job in your body, so one vitamin can't replace another. Vitamins do not provide energy but they help your body use the energy from foods. Vitamin are needed in very small amounts in the diet. They are either fat soluble or water soluble. Water soluble vitamins need to be replaced daily.
Volumetric Eating

Volumetric eating is the process of eating foods that have a low energy density. This means eating large volumes of low calorie dense foods. Eating foods that are not calorie dense will allow you to feel full and not feel hungry. Eating foods that are low in calories will make it easier to stay on your diet. Foods that have fats in them will give you higher densities of calories. Eating foods that contain mainly carbohydrates and proteins will provide less calories. Eating food that are mainly water, will give you the least dense foods and make you feel fuller after eating less calories. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables will help you lose weight compared to eating foods high in fats or dried foods. Remember, each gram of fat has 9 calories, each gram of carbohydrate or protein has 4 calories, each gram of water has 0 calories.