Lacto-ovo vegetarian - Mobilization stage

Metabolic syndrome (METS)

A cluster of factors associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and diabetes- abdominal obesity indicated by a waist circumference of greater than or equal to 40 inches (102cm) in men and greater than or equal to 35 inches (88cm) in women; levels of triglyercide greater than or 150 mg/dl (1.7 mmol/L); HDL levels < 40 and 50mg/dl (1.0 and 1.3 mmol/l) in men and women respectively; blood-pressure levels greater than or equal to 130/85 mmHg; and fasting blood glucose levels of greater than or 110 mg/dl (6.1 mmol/L).

Large Intestine

A component of the digestive system where certain minerals and a large amount of water is reabsorbed into the blood.

Lactose intolerance

A condition that results from a deficiency in the enzyme lactase, which is required to digest lactose; symptoms include cramps, bloating,diarrhea, and flatulence.

Mediterranean diet

A diet generally characterized by increased consumption olive oil, complex carbohydrates, vegetables, fish, and decreased red meat and pork consumption.

Lactose

A disaccharide; the principal sugar found in milk.

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

A lipoprotein that transports cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver and small intestines to cells and tissues; high levels may cause atheroscerlosis.

Lymphatic system

A network of lymphoid organs, lymph nodes, lymph ducts, lymphatic tissues, lymph capillaries, and lymph vessels that produce and transport lymph fluid to circulatory system.

macronutrient

A nutrient that is needed in large quantities for normal growth and development.

Lacto vegetarian

A vegetarian who does not eat eggs, , meat, fish, or poultry.

Lacto-ovo vegetarian

A vegetarian who does not eat meat, fish or poultry.

Lingual Lipase

An enzyme released in the mouth that marks the beginning of digestion cleaves short - and medium -chain fatty acids.

Medical Nutrition Therapy

The provision of individualized nutrition assessment and dietary recommendations to help manage disease. Medical nutrition therapy is recognized by Medicare as the domain of the registered dietician.

Maintenance

The stage of the transtheoretical model of behavioral change during which the individual is incorporating the new behavior into his or her lifestyle.

Low-viscosity fiber

The structural part of the plant that does not form a gel in water; It reduces constipation and lowers risk of hemorrhoids and diverticulosis by adding bulk to the feces and reducing transit time in the colon. Also called insoluble fiber.