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The amount of nutrients (vitamins, minerals, fat, protein, and carbohydrate) in a food, compared to its number of calories, is called “nutrient density.” A food is nutrient dense when there is a high ratio of nutrients to [...]

Having a BMI of 30 or higher, which indicates an excessive amount of body [...]

A form of liquid fat that the body needs, but cannot make on its own. It is found in oily fish, olive oil, walnuts, and some [...]

A type of liquid fat that is found easily in the typical American diet, in foods like soy, vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, and processed [...]

Having a BMI of 25-30, or too much body [...]

A small machine you carry around with you that measures the amount of steps you take. It is usually small enough to fit in a pocket or clipped to a [...]

A Pescatarian, or Pesco-Vegetarian, is a vegetarian who also consumes fish and seafood. This is a type of semi-vegetarian diet. [...]

A mineral found in many fruits, dairy products, lean meat and beans. It helps your body regulate your blood pressure, maintain a healthy fluid balance and digest food, among other important [...]

When your blood glucose level is too high, but not yet high enough to be considered full diabetes. Research has shown that prediabetes can be cured with lifestyle changes, like stress reduction, better nutrition, and regular [...]

A substance used to promote the growth of bacteria, which may improve digestion and immune health. Food sources include “live” yogurts and fermented vegetables, like pickles and [...]

One of the three major food nutrients, found in high amounts in meat, beans, dairy (especially cheese), tofu, eggs, fish and [...]

A behavior or attribute that can make a person more prone to disease or injury. Lack of physical activity, for example, is a risk factor for [...]

A common condition that causes short pauses in breathing, or more shallow breathing, during sleep. This leads to poor quality sleep, which can, in turn, lead to poor insulin function and other hormone problems. It is most common in people who are [...]

A component of salt, found in many [...]

A medical emergency in which blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, causing blood cells to die very [...]