Body Roundness Index (BRI)
A body shape index that uses waist circumference and height to estimate abdominal fat distribution, providing more accurate health risk assessment than BMI alone.
DEXA Scan
A DEXA scan is a low-radiation imaging test that precisely measures bone density, body fat percentage, and lean muscle mass to guide weight management.
Obesity Paradox
The observation that overweight or mildly obese patients with certain chronic diseases may have better survival — highlighting the complexity of weight-health relationships.
Weight Stigma
Negative attitudes, stereotypes, and discrimination against people based on body weight — a barrier to seeking healthcare that independently worsens health outcomes.
Fat-Free Mass
Fat-Free Mass is everything in your body that is not fat — muscles, bones, organs, and water. Preserving it during weight loss is essential to keep your metabolism active.
Respiratory Quotient
Respiratory Quotient reveals whether your body is burning carbohydrates or fats for energy, helping tailor your weight management plan.
Gut-Brain Axis
The two-way communication network between your gut and brain that regulates hunger, fullness, and metabolism.
De Novo Lipogenesis
The metabolic process where your liver converts excess carbohydrates into stored fat.
Anorexigenic Signals
Anorexigenic signals are the body’s natural “stop eating” messages — chemical messengers that promote fullness and suppress appetite after eating.
Orexigenic Signals
Orexigenic signals are the body’s natural “eat more” messages — hormones and brain chemicals that drive hunger and food intake.