Diet and nutrition

Balanced diet - A diet containing a variety of foods from each of the good groups so there is an adequate intake of nutrients

Glucose - A simple sugar and the major source of energy for the body's cells

Glycogen - The stored form of glucose found in the muscles and the live

Glycaemic index - This ranks carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels

Cholesterol - A type of fat found in the blood

LDL - Transport cholesterol in the blood to the tisues and are classed as 'bad' cholesterol since they are linked to an increased risk of heart disease

HDL - They trasnport excess cholesterol in the blood back to the liver where it is broken down. HDLs are classed as 'good' cholesterol since they lower the risk of…