Saturated fat: A fat that is solid at room temperature. Fats that are in foods are combinations of monounsaturated polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids. Saturated fat is found in high-fat dairy products like cheese whole milk cream butter and regular ice cream fatty fresh and processed meats the skin and fat of chicken and turkey lard palm oil and coconut oil. Cholesterol A fat-like substance that is made by the body and is found naturally in animal foods such as meat fish poultry eggs and dairy products. Unsaturated fat: A fat that is liquid at room temperature. Vegetable oils are unsaturated fats. Registered Dietitian A health professional who is a food and nutrition expert. Calorie A unit of energy in food. Foods have carbohydrates proteins and fats. Type 1 diabetes: Previously known as “insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus” IDDM or “juvenile diabetes.” Type 1 diabetes is a life-long condition in which the pancreas stops making insulin. Carbohydrate A major source of energy in the diet. There are two kinds of carbohydrates simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. Energy expenditure The amount of energy measured in calories that a person uses. Calories are used by people to breath circulate blood digest food and be physically active. High blood pressure Another word for “hypertension.” Blood pressure rises and falls throughout the day. An optimal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mmHg. Healthy weight Compared to overweight or obese a body weight that is less likely to be linked with any weight-related health problems such as type 2 diabetes heart disease high blood pressure high blood cholesterol or others.