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. Bioelectrical impedance analysis A way to estimate the amount of body weight that is fat and nonfat. Nonfat weight comes from bone muscle body water organs and other body tissues. BIA works by measuring how difficult it is for a harmless electrical current to move through the body. Pancreas A gland that makes enzymes that help the body break down and use nutrients in food. Protein One of the three nutrients that provides calories to the body. 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. Obesity Refers specifically to having an abnormally high proportion of body fat.[1] A person can be overweight without being obese as in the example of a bodybuilder or other athlete who has a lot of muscle. However many people who are overweight are also obese. Weight control: Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight by eating well and getting regular physical activity. Hydrogenation A chemical way to turn liquid fat oil into solid fat. This process creates a new fat called trans fatty acids. 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.