terms
absorption
the process of breaking down the food that are eaten to obtain the nutrients and then absorb them into the circulatory system
diabetic die
used for patients with diabetes mellitus
osteoporosis
brittleness of the bones
lipids
known as fats
cellulose
the fibrous, indigestible form of plant carbohydrate
anorexia nervosa
lack of appetite
digestion
the break down of food.
overweight
a body weight that is 10 to 20 percent greater than the average
liquid diets
linclude both clear liquids and full liquids. Both are nutritionally inadequate
malnutrition
the state of poor nutrition
antioxidant
organic molecules that help protect the body from harmful chemicals
fiber diets
are usually classified as high fiber or low fiber diets
peristalsis
food is broken down by the teeth and moved through the digestive tract by a process called peristalsis
bulimia
a psychological disorder in which a person alternately binges (eats excessively) and then fasts, or refuses to eat at all
metabolism
actual use of the nutrients by the body
bland diet
consists of easily digested foods that do not irritate the digestive tract.
Hypertension
high bp
proteins
the basic components of all body cells
Calorie
the nutritional value of foods
minerals
inorganic (nonliving) elements found in all body tissues
body mass index
a calculation that measures weight in relation to height
Obesity
a form of malnutrition caused by excess food consumption.
bulimarexia
a psychological disorder in which a person alternately binges and then induces vomiting or uses laxatives to get rid of food that has been eaten
carbohydrates
the major source of readily usable human energy
soft diet
-foods must require little chewing and be easy to digest.