Acronym soup forNutrition

A measure of body fat based on height and weight.

The average daily level of nutrient intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of most healthy individuals.

A guide to the nutrients in one serving of food, used on nutrition labels.

A ranking of carbohydrates in foods according to how they affect blood glucose levels.

The number of calories your body needs to maintain basic physiological functions while at rest.

Often referred to as 'good cholesterol,' it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream.

A government agency responsible for regulating food, drugs, and dietary supplements in the United States.

A healthcare professional who is trained in nutrition and dietetics.

The total number of calories your body burns each day.

An organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

A set of reference values used to plan and assess nutrient intakes of healthy people.

A group of short-chain carbohydrates that can cause digestive discomfort in some individuals.

A disorder that affects the large intestine, causing abdominal discomfort and irregular bowel movements.

A set of dietary recommendations for daily nutrient intake levels.

Fatty acids that the body cannot produce and must be obtained from the diet.

A U.S. law that requires nutrition labeling on most packaged foods and authorizes health claims on product labels.