Nutrition and diet Vocabulary

3. metabolic rate(BMR) A calculation that measures weight in relations height and correlates this with body fats.
4. Commonly called fats the provide fatty acids needed for growth and development.
5. A fibrous, indigestible form of plant carbohydrates.
8. Is excessive body weight 20 percent or more above the average recommended weight, or BMI equal to or greater than 30.
9. diet Used for patients with diabetes mellitus.
10. The major source of readily usable human energy.
15. The process by which the body breaks down food into smaller parts, changes the food chemically, and moves the food through.
16. Includes all body processes relating to food.
18. Build and repair body tissue, provides heat and energy.
19. The amount of heat produced during metabolism is the wat the energy content of food is measured. This heat is measured by a unit called ___.
20. organic molecules that help protect the body from harmful chemicals called free radicals.

1. A state of good health with optimal body functions.
2. Regulate body function.
6. A body weight that is 10 to 20 percent greater than the average recommended weight for a persons height.
7. A process in which blood or lymph capillaries pick up the digested nutrients.
11. A body weight that is 10 to 15 percent less than the desire weight, or a BMI less than 18.5.
12. A sterol lipid found in body cells and animal products.
13. Consists of easily digested foods that do not irritate the digestive tract.
14. Loss of appetite, weakness, illness, loneliness, self-pity, and other factors.
17. status Refers to the state or condition, and elimination.