Acronym soup forNutrition

A measure of body fat based on height and weight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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