Basal Metabolic Rate

the minimum amount of energy required by the body to maintain essential life functions at rest, such as breathing, circulation, and cell growth

Calories

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

Carbohydrates

organic compounds that provide energy to the body

Cholesterol

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.

Diabetes

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.

Dietary Fiber

a non-digestible carbohydrate found in plants

Digestive system

a complex network of organs and glands that processes food, extracting nutrients and energy while eliminating waste products

Electrolytes

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

Fats

lipids, specifically triglycerides, which are essential nutrients providing energy, aiding in nutrient absorption, and supporting cell function

Macronutrients

nutrients the body needs in large amounts to function properly, providing energy and building blocks for bodily functions, and include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats

Metabolism

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

Micronutrients

Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts

Minerals

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

Nutrients

a chemical compound found in food that is essential for the body's growth, maintenance, and proper functioning

Protein

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

Saturated Fat

It is one of the unhealthy fats, along with trans fat. These fats are most often solid at room temperature

Trans Fat

unsaturated fatty acids that come from either industrial or natural sources

Unsaturated Fat

fatty acids that contain at least one double bond in their chemical structure

Vitamins

essential micronutrients that play crucial roles in maintaining overall health and preventing diseases

Water

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