Chapter 17 (Terminology) Flashcards
The foods that a person or community eats most often and habitually; a choice of regular foods consumed for the purpose of losing weight or for medical reasons.
diet
A short-lived enthusiasm or preference for something regardless of its merits or qualities.
fads
Ideas or things that slowly gain momentum, appeal to the masses, and solve a problem or fill a need.
trends
A procedure that uses fluids to flush the colon through the rectum.
colonic
A nonprofit organization that funds cardiovascular research and educates consumers on healthy living and good cardiac care.
American Heart Association
Eating mostly or entirely foods that are plants or derived from plants.
plant based diet
A popular diet that reduces carbohydrate intake to deliberately increase fat metabolism and ketones in the blood.
keto diet
An increase in blood acidity caused by excess ketones in the bloodstream.
ketoacidosis
A metabolic process that occurs when the body does not have enough carbohydrates for energy; the liver metabolizes fatty acids to produce ketones as a replacement energy source.
ketosis
A group of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes; these include obesity, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, decreased HDL, and high triglycerides.
metabolic syndrome
Any material derived from the body of an animal, including dairy products, eggs, honey, and gelatin.
animal products
A mixture of proteins that is found in wheat, rye, and barley and gives dough its elastic texture.
gluteb
An autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestines and that is caused by gluten in the diet.
Celiac Disease
Abstaining from consuming food for a period of time.
fasting
Increasing and reducing carb intake on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
carb cycling
