Basal Metabolic Rate
minimum anount of energy the body needs to function.
Calories
unit of energy
Carbohydrates
a neccesary boimolecule
Cholesterol
waxy fat like substanced the body needs
Diabetes
a life changing desiease where the body has issues using insulin correctly
Dietary Fiber
needed to help digeston and feel full
Digestive system
a series of organs that break down food sothe body can get nutrients
Electrolytes
a mineral used to replenesh hydration
Fats
a natural oily substance
Macronutrients
nutrients that the body needs lots of
Metabolism
the chemical reaction where food is convereted to energy
Micronutrients
nutrients that the body doesnt need as much of such a vitamins
Minerals
naturally occuring materials
Nutrients
chemical substance in food
Protein
helps the body's muscles recover
Saturated Fat
man made fat
Trans Fat
the unhealthiest fat man made
Unsaturated Fat
natural fats
Vitamins
neccesary micro nutrients
Water
the nessecary building block for life