Glossary of Dieting Terms

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Glossary of Dieting Terms

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Gallstones	Gastric banding:'Surgery to limit the amount of food the stomach can hold by closing part of it off. A band made of special material is placed around the stomach near its upper end, creating a small pouch and a narrow passage into the larger remainder of the stomach. The small outlet delays the emptying of food from the pouch and causes a feeling of fullness.	Gastric bubble/balloon	Gastric bypass	Gastric exclusion:
Gastric partitioning:	Gastroplasty	Genotype	Glucose tolerance