Basal Metabolic Rate
the minimum amount of energy required
Calories
a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat produced by food when it is digested
Carbohydrates
organic compounds that serve as the primary source of energy for the body
Cholesterol
a waxy substance found in the body's cells and bloodstream
Diabetes
a chronic condition that affects how the body uses glucose (sugar) for energy
Dietary Fiber
a complex carbohydrate found in plants, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes
Digestive system
breaks down food into nutrients for energy, growth, and repair through a series of organs including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine
Electrolytes
minerals with an electrical charge that are essential for many bodily functions, including nerve and muscle function, hydration, and maintaining pH balance
Fats
essential nutrients that play vital roles in the human body.
Macronutrients
a type of food (e.g. fat, protein, carbohydrate) required in large amounts in the diet.
Metabolism
the complex series of chemical reactions that occur within living organisms, converting nutrients into energy and building blocks for cells and tissues
Micronutrients
essential nutrients that the body needs in small amounts to maintain overall health and well-being
Minerals
naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a specific chemical composition and crystal structure
Nutrients
chemical substances found in food that are essential for growth, development, and maintaining good health
Protein
an essential nutrient made of amino acids that helps the body grow, repair cells, and perform vital functions like making enzymes and hormones
Saturated Fat
a type of dietary fat
Trans Fat
a type of unsaturated fat that has an altered chemical structure.
Unsaturated Fat
fatty acids that contain one or more double bonds between carbon atoms in their chemical structure
Vitamins
any of a group of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.
Water
a colorless, transparent, odorless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.