Glossary

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Waist Circumference

Waist circumference is a measure of the health risk associated with too much stomach fat. Men with a waist circumference more than 102 cm (40 in) and women with a waist circumference more than 88 cm (35 in) are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.

Warfarin

is an anticoagulant drug. It is used to prevent the abnormal formation and travel of blood clots.

Whole Grains

A whole grain is the entire seed of a plant that contains the bran, germ and endosperm. Having all three parts of the whole grain together provides the greatest health benefits.