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Nutrition Terms Defined

Nutrition Terms Defined

Do you understand all of the nutrition terms used in today's media? Explore our A-Z of nutrition terms - our one stop for those who are new to the field of nutrition or unfamiliar with commonly used nutrition terms.

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Deciphering Food Labels

Research has shown that eating a well-balanced, nutritious diet reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, ...

Source: The Nemours Foundation
Definition: Exchange Meal Plan

Exchange Meal Plan(Plan de intercambio de alimentos)Many people with diabetes use a food-balancing program called the ...

Source: The Nemours Foundation
Definition: Fats

Fats(Grasas)The foods we eat contain nutrients that provide energy and other substances the body needs. Most of the ...

Source: The Nemours Foundation
Definition: Fatty Acids

Fatty Acids(Ácidos grasos)Fatty acids are the building blocks of the fat in our bodies and in the food we eat. ...

Source: The Nemours Foundation

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Educate Yourself About Food Labeling

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Organic and Other Environmentally Friendly Foods

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Making Healthy Snack Time Choices

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