Diet

Diet

Food choices by individuals based on fitness, health, cultural, philosophical or religious considerations.

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Diet

These are fashionable diets that come and go on the health scene. Often highly controversial, they are heavily hyped with spectacular claims but contain dubious nutritional and weight loss advice. ...

fat

Fitness; Diet

Fat is necessary for human health and together with carbohydrates and proteins, gives us the energy to live. Fat also helps us by allowing the `fat soluble’ vitamins A, D, E and K to be transported ...

fat replacers

Fitness; Diet

There are many of these substance, either based on proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, or different forms of fatty acids, that are used as ingredients in various foods to mimic the applications of fat, ...

fat-free

Fitness; Diet

A food label term that means there is less than 0.5g of fat in a given size serving.

fiber

Fitness; Diet

This is a generic term referring to plant structure such as cellulose. These forms of complex carbohydrates cannot be digested by humans, but as roughage, fiber nevertheless aids bodily health.

food journal

Fitness; Diet

This is a written record of all foods and drinks consumed by a person over a given time. It can assist in personalizing dietary planning.

food pyramid

Fitness; Diet

A graphic aid to a healthy diet. The foodstuffs at the bottom of the pyramid are encouraged as being low calorie - high volume, and at the top; foods are placed that should not be consumed often, ...