Almendra Glossary
Nutrition Glossary
Concise definitions, real examples, and best practices for your nutrition practice.
Nutrition
42 terms24-hour recall
A tool to reconstruct everything a person ate and drank in the past 24 hours.
Anthropometric assessment
Systematic measurement of weight, height, circumferences, and skinfolds to estimate nutritional status.
Appointment management
The process of assigning, confirming, rescheduling, and recording patient attendance.
Automatic reminders
Scheduled messages for appointments, measurement taking, habits, or follow-up.
Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
The minimum energy the body needs at rest to maintain vital functions.
Body composition
The proportion of fat mass, lean mass, and other compartments in the body.
Body fat percentage
The proportion of fat relative to total weight, used to evaluate risks and progress.
Caloric deficit
A caloric deficit occurs when fewer calories are consumed than expended, leading to fat loss.
Caloric surplus
Occurs when more calories are consumed than expended, favoring muscle mass or weight gain.
Carbohydrates
The primary macronutrient for energy, especially during physical activity and brain function.
Consultation notes
A written record of findings, decisions, and tasks agreed upon in each consultation.
Dietary fiber
Non-digestible carbohydrates that improve satiety, digestive health, and glycemic control.
Digital clinical record
An electronic record of medical history, clinical data, and patient notes.
Food diary
A journal where foods, portions, times, and context are recorded over several days.
Food frequency questionnaire
A questionnaire that collects how often different food groups are consumed over a period.
Glycemic index
The glycemic index measures how quickly a food raises blood glucose.
Glycemic load
Measures the glycemic impact by considering both the glycemic index and the amount of carbohydrates in the portion consumed.
Healthy fats
Mono and polyunsaturated fats that support hormonal function, cardiovascular health, and vitamin absorption.
Macronutrient distribution
The allocation of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats in the diet to meet health or performance goals.
Macronutrients
Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are the macronutrients that provide energy and structure to the body.
Meal plan
A meal plan is a daily or weekly roadmap that defines what and how much to eat to meet a health goal.
Metabolic flexibility
The body's ability to efficiently alternate between using carbohydrates and fats as energy based on demand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals needed in small amounts for metabolic and health functions.
Nutrition consultation
A clinical encounter to evaluate, educate, and prescribe a personalized nutrition plan.
Nutrition education
The process of teaching practical concepts and skills for choosing, preparing, and consuming food in a healthy way.
Nutrition teleconsultation
A nutrition consultation conducted remotely via video call or phone.
Nutritional adherence
The ability of a person to follow a meal plan consistently over time.
Nutritional clinical history
Compiles medical history, habits, goals, and social context to personalize the nutritional intervention.
Nutritional diagnosis
A clinical conclusion about nutritional status based on objective data, symptoms, and context.
Nutritional follow-up
The process of reviewing progress, adherence, and barriers to adjust the nutrition plan.
Patient follow-up
Post-consultation actions to evaluate progress, adherence, and barriers.
Patient schedule
A calendar that organizes appointments, follow-ups, and availability with patients.
Personalized recommendations
Nutritional guidance adapted to each person's goals, clinical context, preferences, and environment.
Protein intake
The total amount of protein consumed per day, aligned with goal, clinical status, and activity.
Proteins
A key macronutrient for repairing tissues, supporting muscle mass, and modulating satiety.
Recommended daily calories
Recommended daily calories are the estimated energy a person should consume based on their goal and activity.
Recommended daily protein
The suggested daily amount of protein to cover maintenance and, as applicable, promote hypertrophy or satiety.
Sports hydration
A fluid and electrolyte strategy to sustain performance and safety during exercise.
Sports supplementation
Use of evidence-based supplements to support performance, recovery, or health in athletes.
Target weight
A weight goal agreed upon based on health, performance, and sustainability, not just appearance.
Total daily energy expenditure (TDEE)
The total amount of energy a person expends per day, combining basal metabolism, activity, and thermogenesis.
Weekly meal plan
A calendar of meals organized by day and time, aligned with target calories and macros.
Training
7 termsCalorie expenditure from exercise
Estimated calories consumed during a specific exercise session.
Cardiovascular training
Aerobic activity that raises heart rate to improve cardiorespiratory capacity.
Physical assessment
Evaluation of physical capabilities, mobility, and potential limitations before or during a plan.
Strength training
Resistance work to improve muscle mass, strength, and bone health.
Training periodization
Organizing training into phases to optimize progress and recovery.
Training plan
A structure of sessions, volume, and intensity to achieve physical goals safely and progressively.
Training progression
A planned increase in load, volume, or difficulty to continue generating adaptations.
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