Calorie
Unit of energy in food.
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Nutrition Basics
Evidence-friendly nutrition vocabulary.
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Macronutrient
Nutrient needed in large amounts (carb/protein/fat).
Micronutrient
Vitamin or mineral needed in small amounts.
Protein
Macronutrient built from amino acids.
Carbohydrate
Macronutrient; body's quick energy source.
Fiber
Indigestible carb that aids digestion.
Saturated fat
Fat typically solid at room temperature.
Unsaturated fat
Fat typically liquid at room temperature.
Glycemic index
How quickly a food raises blood glucose.
Hydration
Maintaining adequate body water.
Metabolism
Chemical processes that sustain life.
BMI
Body mass index (screening metric, not diagnosis).
Electrolyte
Mineral ion (Na, K, etc.) in body fluids.
Whole food
Food close to its natural form, minimally processed.