9 A nutritionist helps other people's needs relating to food. They create care plans and menus for each of their clients. They can work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, etc. terms
I made this glossary so other people can learn more about the career of nutritionist and everything that involves with the career.
allergy
noun
A damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially pollen, fur, a particular food, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive.
Example: Peanut allergies is one of the more common food allergies, and allergic reactions range from discomfort and itching, to death.
fr: allergie
diabetes
noun
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Glucose is your body's main source of energy.
Example: Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of complete kidney failure, with approximately 8% of diabetics in the UK receiving treatment for kidney disease.
fr: diabète
diet
noun
restricted alimentation with small amounts or kind of food in order to lose weight or for medical reasons.
Example: Lena is overweight, so she is following a diet.
fr: diète
digestion
noun
the process of breaking down food inside the body
Example: The intestines play a major role in the digestion and absorption of nutrients needed by the body to maintain acceptable levels of nourishment (Martini, 2004).
fr: digestion
food
noun
Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth.
Example: For example if the consumers have a low purchasing power then they will not be able to afford to purchase higher costing goods such as organic food or specialist food.
fr: nourriture
lactose intolerance
noun
Lactose intolerance occurs when your small intestine doesn't produce enough of an enzyme (lactose) to digest milk sugar (lactose)
Example: Byron is lactose intolerant, so he has to be carefully when he buys food.
fr: Intolérance au lactose
malnutrition
noun
Term used for under nutrition or over nutrition. People are malnourished if they are unable to fully utilize the food they eat or when their alimentation does not provide adequate nutrients for maintenance.
Example: Nowadays, there is a lot more of people who die of malnutrition and disease.
fr: malnutrition
vitamin
noun
any of a group of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.
most people can get all the vitamins they need from a healthy diet
Example: Surprisingly, I have a double VITAMIN C intake than recommended. Taking 1000 mg or less of vitamin C a day is unlikely to cause any harm' (Food Standards Agency).
fr: vitamine
weight
noun
a body's relative mass or the quantity of matter contained by it, giving rise to a downward force; the heaviness of a person or thing.
Example: Partnership with eDietsUK to launch 'Tesco Diets' which provides nutrition and healthy diets advice online to target segment who aware of weight and want to loss weight
