Basal Metabolic Rate
the minimum number of calories your body needs to function at a basic level
Calories
units that measure the energy content of foods and beverages.
Carbohydrates
sugar molecules
Cholesterol
a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body
Diabetes
a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces
Dietary Fiber
components of the plant cell wall that resist digestion by secretions of the human alimentary tract
Digestive system
ingestion, propulsion, mechanical or physical digestion, chemical digestion, secretion, absorption, and defecation
Electrolytes
minerals in your blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge
Fats
a type of nutrient that you get from your diet
Macronutrients
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Metabolism
all the chemical processes going on continuously inside your body that allow life and normal functioning
Micronutrients
vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts
Minerals
naturally occurring elements or compounds.
Nutrients
chemical substances required by the body to sustain basic functions
Protein
made up of chemical 'building blocks' called amino acids.
Saturated Fat
one of the unhealthy fats, along with trans fat
Trans Fat
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Unsaturated Fat
avocados, nuts, seeds, olives, and olive oils.
Vitamins
vitamins A, C, D, E, K, and the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, B6, B12, and folate)
Water
the liquid that descends from the clouds as rain, forms streams, lakes, and seas, and is a major constituent of all living matter