Diet

Diet

Food choices by individuals based on fitness, health, cultural, philosophical or religious considerations.

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Extra lean

Fitness; Diet

Food labelling terminology that means there is less than 2g of saturated fat, less than 5g of overall fat and no more than 95mg of cholesterol for a 100g portion of meat, poultry, game meat, or ...

Fat-free

Fitness; Diet

A food label term that means there is less than 0.5g of fat in a given size serving.

Fibre

Fitness; Diet

This is a generic term referring to plant structure such as cellulose. These forms of complex carbohydrates cannot be digested by humans, but as roughage, fibre nevertheless aids bodily health.

Food journal

Fitness; Diet

This is a written record of all foods and drinks consumed by a person over a given time. It can assist in personalising dietary planning.

Food pyramid

Fitness; Diet

A graphic aid to a healthy diet. The foodstuffs at the bottom of the pyramid are encouraged as being low calorie - high volume, and at the top; foods are placed that should not be consumed often, ...

Reduced fat

Fitness; Diet

On food labels, this food must have 25% or less the fat content than the regular product. Also can be known as `less fat'. Read more about food labels.

Registered dietician (RD)

Fitness; Diet

An expert on food health. In the United States, anyone who wishes to become this must study an ADA (American Dietetic Association) approved college study course and pass the exam.