| AMPK | AMP-activated protein kinase |
| ATP | Adenosine triphosphate |
| BMAL1 | Brain and muscle ARNT-like 1 |
| CLOCK | Circadian locomotor output cycles kaput |
| CORT | Corticosterone |
| CREB | cAMP response element-binding protein |
| CRY | Cryptochrome |
| dLAN | Dim light at night |
| HOMA-IR | Homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance |
| LD | Light:Dark |
| LL | Constant light |
| PER | Period |
| PPAR | Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor |
| RER | Respiratory exchange ratio |
| ROR | Retinoic acid-related orphan receptors |
| SCN | Suprachiasmatic nuclei |
| SHR | Spontaneously hypertensive rats |