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	Warm-up A gradual increase in the intensity of exercise to allow physiological processes to prepare for greater energy outputs. Changes include: rise in body temperature, cardiovascular- and respiratory-system changes, increase in muscle elasticity and contractility, etc. Flexibility exercises and stretching are NEVER advised as a warm-up strategy because of the damage that is easily caused to cold muscles.



	washout period period required for a substance or medication to be cleared completely from the body.



	water quality index (WQI) A method for measuring water quality in rivers. Nine parameters are measured and weighted to develop the index: dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform, pH, biochemical oxygen demand, temperature change, total phosphates, nitrates, turbidity, and total solids.



	Weed a species that volunteers in artificially modified habitats and is considered undesirable by people. The same species may occur elsewhere in a wild state, or even in cultivation. Weedy habit refers to the propensity of certain species to disperse easily and widely and to colonize disturbed habitats.



	Weight 1. To use a heavy object placed on top of a prepared food for the purpose of squeezing out excess fat or liquid, or to force a food to form to the contour of a mold. 2. The measurement of how heavy an item is.



	Weight Control(Food & Drink/GNPD) Includes all weight-control-oriented products e.g. slimming aids, body building aids, etc., in tablet, food or drink form.



	Weight Training Exercise that utilises progressive resistance movements to build strength. Practiced by all athletes interested in developing any form of strength.



	Well Balanced A descriptor of wine with proportionate taste and aroma elements.



	Wen Sebaceous cyst.



	Whey A milk by product with a biological value of 80-88. In recent years, clinical scientists have improved the BV by enzymatically altering the bonds between the amino acids forming the protein complex. Called "engineered" whey, the BV is slightly higher than eggs. See BV.



	White Blood Cell White blood cells are nucleated cells, originating from the bone marrow, that make up the infection-fighting components of the blood. White blood cells fight infections by producing antibodies, releasing immune factors, or ingesting invading bacteria or viruses.



	Whitening(Products Claim/GNPD) only relevant to toiletry and cosmetic products (e.g. oral hygiene, cosmetics, skincare, soap & bath products) which claim to whiten skin or teeth, and not related to household whitening products (e.g. fabric detergent, bleach).



	Whites Vaginal discharge.



	WHO World Health Organization.



	whooping cough acute infectious disease caused by Bordetella pertussis characterized by recurrent spasms of coughing ending in a whooping inspiration; syn. pertussis.



	Workout A complete exercise session, ideally consisting of warm-up, intense aerobic and/or strength exercises, and cool-down.

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