| BMI | body mass index |
| CD | cluster of differentiation |
| CVD | cardiovascular disease |
| GLV | green leaf vegetable |
| HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
| HER | human epidermal growth factor |
| IAUC | incremental area under the curve |
| LDL | low-density lipoprotein |
| PPBS | postprandial blood sugar |
| RCT | randomized controlled study |
| SEM | standard error of the mean |
| TC | total cholesterol |