Basal Metabolic Rate

the number of calories your body burns at rest to perform essential functions like breathing and maintaining body temperature

Calories

a unit of energy

Carbohydrates

a macronutrient that provides the body's primary source of energy

Cholesterol

a waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs to function

Diabetes

a chronic condition where the body cannot properly use insulin, leading to high blood sugar

Dietary Fiber

a complex carbohydrate found in plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes

Digestive system

breaks down food into nutrients for energy, growth, and cell repair through a process of mechanical and chemical digestion

Electrolytes

minerals with an electrical charge that are essential for regulating fluid balance, muscle and nerve function, and pH levels in the body

Fats

essential nutrients that provide energy, support cell structure, and aid in absorbing certain vitamins

Macronutrients

the three main types of nutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, and fats—that the body needs in large amounts to function properly

Metabolism

the set of chemical reactions in the body that convert food into energy, build and repair tissues, and remove waste

Micronutrients

essential vitamins and minerals that the body needs in small amounts to function properly

Minerals

naturally occurring, inorganic substances with a defined chemical composition and a specific crystal structure

Nutrients

chemical compounds found in food that the body needs to function, grow, and survive

Protein

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

Saturated Fat

a type of dietary fat

Trans Fat

an unhealthy type of fat made when manufacturers add hydrogen to vegetable oils

Unsaturated Fat

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

Vitamins

essential organic compounds the body needs in small amounts to grow and function normally

Water

Water is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid chemical compound with the molecular formula H2Ocap H sub 2 cap O