Nutrition
The process by which a living organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and replacement of tissues; the science or study that deals with food and nourishment
Nutrition
The simplest form of carbohydrate, consisting of sugars that cannot be further reduced by the body, such as glucose, fructose, and galactose
Monosaccharide
A metabolic byproduct from the breakdown of fat
Fatty Acid
A complex organic substance that the body needs in small amounts
Vitamin
An outline for making food selections based on the government's dietary guidelines
Food Guide Pyramid
The power used to do work or to produce heat or light
Energy
A form of carbohydrate consisting of double sugars, such a sucrose, maltose, and lactose; these forms of sugars must be reduced to monosaccharides before they can be absorbed by the body
Disaccharide
Fats that contain the maximum number of hydrogen atoms attached to carbon atoms; these types of fats are found mainly in animal sources
Saturated Fatty Acid
A vitamin that can be dissolved in fat
Fat-soluble Vitamin
A collection of symptoms seen in female athletes, consisting of disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis (bone loss)
Female Athlete Triad
The energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water from 14.5^0 to 15.5^0 Celsius
Calorie
A form of complex carbohydrate containing combinations of monosaccharides, such as starch, cellulose, and glycogen
Polysaccharide
Fats that do not contain high levels of hydrogen in combination with carbon atoms; these types of fats are found mainly in vegetable, olive, and peanut oils
Monounsaturated Fatty Acid
A vitamin that can be dissolved in water
A psychophysiological disorder characterized by an abnormal fear of becoming obese, a distorted self-image, persistent unwillingness to eat, and severe weight loss
Anorexia Nervosa
An essential nutrient that provides the primary source of fuel for the body; sugars and starches
Carbohydrate
An essential nutrient that contains nitrogen and helps the body grow, build, and repair tissue
Protein
Fats that contain only limited amounts of hydrogen attached to carbon atoms; these types of fats are found mainly in some forms of vegetable oils and seafood
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
An inorganic substance that participates in many biochemical and physiological processes required for the growth, maintenance, repair, and health of tissues and bones
Mineral
An eating disorder characterized by episodic binge eating, followed by feelings of guilt, depression, and self-condemnation
Bulimia
A hormone, produced in the pancreas, that lowers the level of glucose in the blood by stimulating cells to store excess glucose
Insulin
A nutrient that is a source of energy, insulates boyd tissues, and transports fat-soluble vitamins
Dietary Fat
A type of fat that is produced through the process of hydrogenation; this type of fat is found mainly in processed foods such as margarine and snack foods
Trans Fatty Acid
The percentage per serving of each nutritional item listen on new food labels, based on a daily intake of 2,000 kcal
Daily Value (DV)
The medical standard used to define obesity
Body Mass Index (BMI)