front 1 calories | back 1 a unit of energy equivalent to the heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 °C |
front 2 carbohydrates | back 2 any of a large group of organic compounds that includes sugars, starch, and cellulose, containing hydrogen and oxygen. |
front 3 cholesterol | back 3 a compound of the sterol type found in most body tissues. |
front 4 diabetes | back 4 a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired |
front 5 dietary fiber | back 5 found in wholegrain cereals and fruit and vegetables |
front 6 digestive system | back 6 includes the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus |
front 7 electrolytes | back 7 minerals in your blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge |
front 8 fats | back 8 a natural oily or greasy substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs. |
front 9 macronutrients | back 9 a type of food required in large amounts in the diet. |
front 10 minerals | back 10 a nutrient that is needed in small amounts to keep the body healthy |
front 11 nutrients | back 11 a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life. |
front 12 protein | back 12 a nutrient your body needs to grow and repair cells, and to work properly |
front 13 saturated fat | back 13 solid at room temperature |
front 14 trans fat | back 14 A type of fat that has certain chemical properties and is usually found in processed foods such as baked goods, snack foods, fried foods, shortening, margarine, and certain vegetable oils |
front 15 unsaturated fat | back 15 liquid at room temperature |
front 16 vitamins | back 16 micronutrients required by the body to carry out a range of normal functions |