front 1 Basal Metabolic Rate | back 1 the minimum amount of energy required by the body to maintain essential life functions at rest, such as breathing, circulation, and cell growth |
front 2 Calories | back 2 a unit of energy measurement used in nutrition. It represents the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius |
front 3 Carbohydrates | back 3 organic compounds that provide energy to the body |
front 4 Cholesterol | back 4 a waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body. It is essential for many bodily functions, including the production of hormones, vitamin D, and cell membranes. |
front 5 Diabetes | back 5 a chronic metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels. It occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin, does not use insulin effectively, or both. |
front 6 Dietary Fiber | back 6 a non-digestible carbohydrate found in plants |
front 7 Digestive system | back 7 a complex network of organs and glands that processes food, extracting nutrients and energy while eliminating waste products |
front 8 Electrolytes | back 8 minerals that carry an electrical charge when dissolved in water, essential for bodily functions like fluid balance, nerve and muscle function, and maintaining the body's pH |
front 9 Fats | back 9 lipids, specifically triglycerides, which are essential nutrients providing energy, aiding in nutrient absorption, and supporting cell function |
front 10 Macronutrients | back 10 nutrients the body needs in large amounts to function properly, providing energy and building blocks for bodily functions, and include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats |
front 11 Metabolism | back 11 the complex series of chemical reactions that occur within the body to convert nutrients into energy, build and repair tissues, and regulate various bodily functions |
front 12 Micronutrients | back 12 Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts |
front 13 Minerals | back 13 essential inorganic elements that the body needs in small amounts to function properly, supporting various bodily processes like bone strength, hormone production, and nerve function |
front 14 Nutrients | back 14 a chemical compound found in food that is essential for the body's growth, maintenance, and proper functioning |
front 15 Protein | back 15 any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that have large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are an essential part of all living organisms |
front 16 Saturated Fat | back 16 It is one of the unhealthy fats, along with trans fat. These fats are most often solid at room temperature |
front 17 Trans Fat | back 17 unsaturated fatty acids that come from either industrial or natural sources |
front 18 Unsaturated Fat | back 18 fatty acids that contain at least one double bond in their chemical structure |
front 19 Vitamins | back 19 essential micronutrients that play crucial roles in maintaining overall health and preventing diseases |
front 20 Water | back 20 a colorless, transparent, odorless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms. |