Nutrition Terms | Part 2
1️⃣ Enzymes [ˈenzaɪms] are substances that speed up chemical reactions in the body.
2️⃣ Fatty acid is a major component of fats that is used by the body for energy and tissue (https://t.me/espedition/96) development.
3️⃣ Fiber is a substance in plants. Dietary fiber is the kind you eat. It's a type of carbohydrate. You may also see it listed on a food label as soluble fiber or insoluble fiber. Both types have important health benefits. Fiber makes you feel full faster, and stay full for a longer time. That can help you control your weight. It helps digestion (https://t.me/espedition/370) and helps prevent constipation(=a condition in which stool (=faeces [fiːsiːz]) becomes hard, dry, and difficult to pass).
4️⃣ Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. It can also be in products such as vitamin and nutrient supplements, lip balms, and certain medicines.
5️⃣ The glycemic index (GI) measures how a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood sugar.
6️⃣ HDL stands for high-density lipoproteins. It is also known as “good” cholesterol [kəˈlestərɒl]. HDL is one of the two types of lipoproteins that carry cholesterol throughout your body. It carries the cholesterol from other parts of your body back to your liver. Your liver removes the cholesterol from your body.
7️⃣ LDL stands for low-density lipoproteins. It is also known as “bad” cholesterol. LDL is one of the two types of lipoproteins that carry cholesterol throughout your body. A high LDL level leads to a buildup of cholesterol in your arteries.
8️⃣ Metabolism is the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat.
9️⃣ Monounsaturated fat is a type of fat is found in avocados, canola oil, nuts, olives and olive oil, and seeds. Eating food that has more monounsaturated fat (or "healthy fat") instead of saturated fat (like butter) may help lower cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk. However, monounsaturated fat has the same number of calories as other types of fat and may contribute to weight gain if you eat too much of it.
🔟 Nutrients are chemical compounds in food that are used by the body to function properly and maintain health. Examples include proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
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