Ch. 11 Nutrients and Diets
Absorption
The process of taking nutrients into the bloodstream.
Bland Diet
A diet of easily digested foods that do not irritate the digestive tract.
Calorie-Controlled Diets
Diets restricted to a specific number of calories to manage weight.
Diabetic Diet
A meal plan specifically for managing blood sugar levels.
Fiber Diets
Diets categorized by high or low amounts of roughage.
Anorexia Nervosa
An eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
A measure of body fat based on height and weight.
Carbohydrates
The body's main source of energy (sugars and starches).
Digestion
The process of breaking down food into usable nutrients.
Hypertension
High blood pressure.
Antioxidants
Substances that protect body cells from damage.
Bulimarexia
A condition showing symptoms of both anorexia and bulimia.
Cellulose
Fibrous form of carbohydrate that aids in digestion.
Essential Nutrients
Nutrients the body needs but cannot produce on its own.
Lipids
Fats and oils used for energy and cell structure.
Atherosclerosis
The buildup of fats and cholesterol in the artery walls.
Bulimia
An eating disorder involving binge eating followed by purging.
Cholesterol
A fat-like substance found in body cells and animal products.
Fat-Restricted Diets
Diets low in fats, often for gallbladder or liver health.
Liquid Diets
Diets consisting entirely of clear or full liquids.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
The rate at which the body uses energy while at rest.
Calorie
A unit of measure for the energy value of food.
Diabetes Mellitus
A metabolic disease causing high blood sugar.
Fats
Concentrated energy sources that also provide insulation.
Low-Cholesterol Diet
Limits foods high in saturated fats and cholesterol.