Obesity Dictionary

pedometer: A tool that counts the number of steps a person takes so he can measure the distance he walks or runs.

polyunsaturated fat: A type of fat that doesn’t raise cholesterol and is known to reduce the possibility of heart disease.

saturated fat: A type of fat found in animal meats and byproducts that has been proven to put people at risk for heart disease.

self-esteem: The positive or negative way a person regards himself. Self-esteem is related to feels or the absence of pride and self-worth.

stomach stapling: A common way of referring to the surgical procedure used to treat morbid obesity. In this procedure, surgeons reduce the size of a person’s stomach (to limit the amount of food he can ingest) by using surgical staples to create a smaller pouch.