fasting
noun
the act or practice of abstaining from eating or drinking, from certain foods or drinks, or from a particular habitual activity for a period.
non-fasting
-
a word derived from
fasting.
Example Sentences
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To this end, the researchers compared protein composition, metabolic pathways and gene activity in the liver of fasting and non-fasting mice.
From Science Daily ● May 7, 2024
He recommends you “eat nutrient-dense but lower-calorie foods, which are largely plants, throughout the day during non-fasting hours.”
From Washington Post ● Aug. 12, 2021
The report in recommends using a different type of fat in the blood, non-fasting triglycerides, to measure the risk.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2011
They did notice a link, in both men and women, between the risk of stroke and non-fasting triglycerides.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2011
