Basal Metabolic Rate

the energy expended by an individual at rest (when fasted and at thermoneutral temperature), as a result of normal cell and organ function within the body,

Calories

A small calorie (cal) is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram (g) of water by 1º Celsius (º C).

Carbohydrates

sugar molecules.

Cholesterol

a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body.

Diabetes

a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.

Dietary Fiber

found in wholegrain cereals and fruit and vegetables.

Digestive system

includes the mouth, pharynx (throat), esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.

Electrolytes

minerals in your blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge.

Fats

A small amount of fat is an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet.

Macronutrients

Macronutrients

Metabolism

all the chemical processes going on continuously inside your body that allow life and normal functioning

Micronutrients

vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts.

Minerals

naturally occurring elements or compounds

Nutrients

chemical substances required by the body to sustain basic functions

Protein

made up of building blocks called amino acids

Saturated Fat

found in butter, cheese, red meat, other animal-based foods and tropical oils

Trans Fat

considered the worst type of fat to eat

Unsaturated Fat

a fat or fatty acid in which there is at least one double bond within the fatty acid chain

Vitamins

A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy.

Water

a colorless, transparent, odorless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.