Basal Metabolic Rate
the minimum amount of energy required by the body to maintain essential functions such as breathing, circulation, and cell growth while at rest
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
electrically charged minerals, like sodium, potassium, and calcium
Fats
essential nutrients that play vital roles in the human body
Macronutrients
essential nutrients that the body requires in large quantities to function properly
Metabolism
all the chemical reactions that occur within an organism to maintain life
Micronutrients
essential nutrients that the body needs in small amounts to maintain health and perform various functions
Minerals
naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a specific chemical composition and orderly atomic structure
Nutrients
essential chemical compounds found in food that the body requires for growth, maintenance, and proper functioning
Protein
an essential macronutrient that plays crucial roles in the body
Saturated Fat
one of the unhealthy fats, along with trans fat
Trans Fat
a type of unsaturated fat that has been chemically altered to make it more solid at room temperature
Unsaturated Fat
fatty acids that contain one or more double bonds in their chemical structure
Vitamins
essential nutrients that the body needs in small amounts to function properly
Water
an inorganic compound essential for life, made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom