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Range Of Motion (Rom)

A term commonly used to refer to the movement of a joint from full flexion to full extension.

Raw Vegan

Vegan who only consumes foods not heated above 115F, believing that foods lose nutrients when heated.

 

RDI

One of many abbreviations found on food and supplement labels, Reference Daily Intake replaces USRDA, which is the reference value for vitamins, minerals, and protein in voluntary nutrition labeling. The actual values (with the exception of protein) remain the same.

 

Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)

The average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all (97 to 98%) healthy individuals in a particular life stage and sex group.

 

Refined Grains

Any grain that is not a "whole grain" is a refined grain. This includes grains and grain products missing the bran, endosperm, and/or germ. Many refined grains are low in fiber and enriched with iron, niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin and fortified with folic acid as required by U.S. regulations. Some examples of refined grain products are white flour, white bread and tortillas, and white rice.

 

Relative Intensity

The level of effort required by a person to do an activity. When using relative intensity, people pay attention to how physical activity affects their heart rate and breathing. See "Measuring Physical Activity" for more.

 

Repetitions

The number of times a person lifts a weight in muscle-strengthening activities. Repetitions are analogous to duration in aerobic activity.

Resistance/Strength Training

A type of physical exercise specializing in the use of resistance to induce muscular contraction which builds the strength, anaerobic endurance, and size of skeletal muscles. Training commonly uses the technique of progressively increasing the force output of the muscle through incremental weight increases and uses a variety of exercises and types of equipment (dumbbells. medicine balls, kettle balls ect) to target specific muscle groups.

 

Resveratrol

The antioxidant found in grape skins gives red wine its health benefit, including preventing cancer, lowering bad cholesterol and inhibiting signs of aging.

 

Retinol

See?Vitamin A.

Riboflavin

See?Vitamin B2.