front 1 Basal Metabolic Rate | back 1 the number of calories your body burns at rest to perform essential functions like breathing and maintaining body temperature |
front 2 Calories | back 2 a unit of energy |
front 3 Carbohydrates | back 3 a macronutrient that provides the body's primary source of energy |
front 4 Cholesterol | back 4 a waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs to function |
front 5 Diabetes | back 5 a chronic condition where the body cannot properly use insulin, leading to high blood sugar |
front 6 Dietary Fiber | back 6 a complex carbohydrate found in plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes |
front 7 Digestive system | back 7 breaks down food into nutrients for energy, growth, and cell repair through a process of mechanical and chemical digestion |
front 8 Electrolytes | back 8 minerals with an electrical charge that are essential for regulating fluid balance, muscle and nerve function, and pH levels in the body |
front 9 Fats | back 9 essential nutrients that provide energy, support cell structure, and aid in absorbing certain vitamins |
front 10 Macronutrients | back 10 the three main types of nutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, and fats—that the body needs in large amounts to function properly |
front 11 Metabolism | back 11 the set of chemical reactions in the body that convert food into energy, build and repair tissues, and remove waste |
front 12 Micronutrients | back 12 essential vitamins and minerals that the body needs in small amounts to function properly |
front 13 Minerals | back 13 naturally occurring, inorganic substances with a defined chemical composition and a specific crystal structure |
front 14 Nutrients | back 14 chemical compounds found in food that the body needs to function, grow, and survive |
front 15 Protein | back 15 essential macromolecules made of amino acids that perform a wide range of functions in the body, from building and repairing tissues to catalyzing metabolic reactions and transporting molecules |
front 16 Saturated Fat | back 16 a type of dietary fat |
front 17 Trans Fat | back 17 an unhealthy type of fat made when manufacturers add hydrogen to vegetable oils |
front 18 Unsaturated Fat | back 18 a type of fat that is liquid at room temperature and is generally considered healthier than saturated fats because it can improve blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease |
front 19 Vitamins | back 19 essential organic compounds the body needs in small amounts to grow and function normally |
front 20 Water | back 20 Water is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid chemical compound with the molecular formula H2Ocap H sub 2 cap O |