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Nutrition Glossary

Nutrition Glossary
This nutrition glossary includes definitions of both common nutritional terms and terms specific to the Nutrition Data Web site. The convenient alphabetic links allow you to quickly navigate between different sections of this glossary. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP): ATP is a molecule that serves as the universal energy source for all plants and animals. In your body, ATP breaks down into adenosine diphosphate plus a separate phosphate group. This releases energy, which is used to power your body's cells. During periods of inactivity, the reverse reaction takes place, and the phosphate group is reattached to the molecule using energy obtained from food. Amino Acids: See Protein. Anthocyanidins: See Flavonoids. Antioxidant: Antioxidants are chemical substances that help protect against cell damage from free radicals. Ascorbic Acid: See Vitamin C. Beta-sitosterol: See Sterol. Bioflavonoids: See Flavonoids. Calcium: Of all the essential minerals in the human body, calcium is the most abundant.

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Health: Nutrition 18 June 2014Last updated at 16:26 The human body needs a balanced diet to deliver vital nutrients What's your idea of a perfect meal? Sushi? Health: Healthy living essentials 19 April 2013Last updated at 18:07 It is possible to live a longer and healthier life Some aspects of our health and vitality are governed by our genes and how our mother behaves during pregnancy, but many lifestyle factors, including fitness, diet and weight all impact on our ability to live a long and healthy life. Even before we are born, our health can be affected by the lifestyle choices our mother makes. Studies have shown that if an expectant mother is highly stressed this may impact on their baby, leaving them less able to handle stress later in life.

Unhealthy Eating Habits There are several key reasons why people develop unhealthy eating habits, most of it can be attributed to lack of planning and awareness. But you don't have to be a victim of poor eating habits. Below are few unhealthy habits that people struggle with. Too Few Meals During the Day When most people go on a diet, they tend to skip meals and especially breakfast. Healthy eating - recipes Eating healthily can be hard when you've got a family to feed on a budget but goodtoknow is here to show you how to make healthy meals - without it costing the earth. Our healthy recipes section has hundreds of different recipes, so we can guarantee you will find something delicious to feed your family. If you want to make sure you stick to your healthy eating plan (this time!) we have some easy things you can do to make it a little bit easier: Don't forget breakfast!

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A balanced diet - Live Well Despite what you see in some diet books and TV programmes, healthy eating can be really straightforward. Food groups All the food we eat can be divided into five groups. Healthy eating A healthy diet can help reduce your risk of developing coronary heart disease and stop you gaining weight - reducing your risk of diabetes and high blood pressure. It can also help lower your cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of some cancers. Even if you already have a heart condition, a healthy diet can benefit your heart. Six secrets to diet success Calorie Calculator - Daily Caloric Needs <div class="alert">Hey! You have JavaScript disabled on your browser. The calculator will not work. Healthy eating - information from Bupa on healthy eating The amount and type of food you eat has a major influence on your health. If you eat a well-balanced diet, it can reduce your risk of various diseases as well as help you to maintain a healthy weight. There are certain times when it can be particularly important to make sure that you follow a healthy diet, for instance, if you want to lose excess weight or if you’re watching what you eat because you’re pregnant. However, it’s important to eat a healthy diet throughout your life, no matter what age you are – there’s never a bad time to make some changes and improve your eating habits.

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