calories

a unit of energy equivalent to the heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 °C

carbohydrates

any of a large group of organic compounds that includes sugars, starch, and cellulose, containing hydrogen and oxygen.

cholesterol

a compound of the sterol type found in most body tissues.

diabetes

a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired

dietary fiber

found in wholegrain cereals and fruit and vegetables

digestive system

includes the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus

electrolytes

minerals in your blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge

fats

a natural oily or greasy substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs.

macronutrients

a type of food required in large amounts in the diet.

minerals

a nutrient that is needed in small amounts to keep the body healthy

nutrients

a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

protein

a nutrient your body needs to grow and repair cells, and to work properly

saturated fat

solid at room temperature

trans fat

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

unsaturated fat

liquid at room temperature

vitamins

micronutrients required by the body to carry out a range of normal functions