Glossary

Diet and Nutrition Glossary

Clear definitions for terms that are often used loosely or without context.

A state in which energy intake is lower than energy expenditure over a period of time.

A broad description of how well an eating pattern aligns with nutritional priorities such as adequacy, variety, balance, and moderation.

A metabolic state in which ketone production rises because carbohydrate availability is low.

An eating schedule that limits daily food intake to a consistent window of hours.

Sugars and syrups added during processing, as distinct from sugars naturally present in whole foods.

Minerals such as sodium and potassium that regulate fluid balance, nerve signals, and muscle function.

A structured process of removing specific foods to identify symptom triggers, followed by reintroduction.

A ranking of how quickly a carbohydrate food raises blood glucose compared with a reference food.

One of the three nutrients needed in large amounts for energy: carbohydrate, protein, and fat.

A common estimate of digestible carbohydrate, calculated by subtracting fibre from total carbohydrate.