Triglycerides definition
Triglycerides means a type of fat that is carried in the blood by very low density lipoproteins. Excess calories, alcohol, or sugar in the body are converted into triglycerides and stored in fat cells throughout the body.
Examples of Triglycerides in a sentence
The screening shall require the following measurements: Height Weight Body mass index (BMI) Waist circumference Blood pressure The screening shall also require a blood sample to measure: Total cholesterol High-density lipoprotein (HDL) Glucose Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (available only with the fasting test) Triglycerides (available only with the fasting test) The City shall establish the initial deadline in 2014 on which employees must satisfy the wellness survey/screening requirements.