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diet

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What a person eats and drinks. Any type of eating plan.

diabetes mellitus

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A disease that occurs when the body is not able to use blood glucose (sugar). Blood sugar levels are controlled by insulin, a hormone in the body that helps move glucose (sugar) from the blood to ...

insulin

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A hormone made by the pancreas (see definition) that helps move glucose (sugar) from the blood to muscles and other tissues. Insulin controls blood sugar levels.

Fats that are in foods are combinations of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated fatty acids. Monounsaturated fat is found in canola oil, olives and olive oil, nuts, seeds, and avocados. ...

nutrition

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(1) The process of the body using food to sustain life. (2) The study of food and diet.

glucose

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A building block for most carbohydrates. Digestion causes some carbohydrates to break down into glucose. After digestion, glucose is carried in the blood and goes to body cells where it is used for ...