Dietician - Nutritionist: Glossary of Terms

Calorie: unit of energy.

Carbohydrates: nutrients for the body that include fiber, sugar and starch.

Diet: amount of food consumed.

Fats: type of food that is a source of energy.

Fiber: type of food that helps with digestion.

Nutrition: study of food and nutrients and how it effects the body and health.

Obesity: condition where there is excess fat.

Vitamins: organic substance that people need to maintain health.