Nutrition The process of the body using food to sustain life. Glucose A building block for most carbohydrates. Digestion causes carbohydrates to break down into glucose. Overweight Refers to an excess of body weight compared to set standards. The excess weight may come from muscle bone fat and/or body water. Pancreas A gland that makes enzymes that help the body break down and use nutrients in food. 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. 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. 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. Hydrogenation A chemical way to turn liquid fat oil into solid fat. This process creates a new fat called trans fatty acids. Bariatric surgery Surgery on the stomach and/or intestines to help the patient with extreme obesity lose weight. Bariatric surgery is a weight-loss method used for people who have a body mass index BMI above 40. Low-density lipoprotein A form of cholesterol that circulates in the blood. Commonly called “bad” cholesterol.