Health terms
Every term a nutrition app expects you to already know, explained without jargon. These are the same definitions Whey to Go shows inside the app.
A unit of energy in food. When you see "kcal" in the app, it means the energy your body gets from eating. People often call it a calorie.
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See also: Macros (macronutrients), Maintenance calories, TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure)
The three main nutrients your body needs: protein, carbs, and fat. The app tracks all three to help you understand your diet.
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See also: Protein, Carbs (carbohydrates), Fat
Builds and repairs muscle, and keeps you strong. Meat, fish, eggs, beans, and dairy are the main sources.
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See also: Macros (macronutrients), Calorie deficit, Calorie surplus
Your body's main source of energy, and the fuel it reaches for first. Found in bread, pasta, fruit, and vegetables.
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See also: Macros (macronutrients), Fibre, Fat
A nutrient you need to absorb vitamins, and one that keeps you full. Look for it in oils, nuts, meat, and dairy.
Split your calories with the free macro calculator.
See also: Macros (macronutrients), Protein, Carbs (carbohydrates)
A part of plant foods that your body cannot digest. It helps your digestion and keeps you full longer. Found in vegetables, fruit, and grains.
See also: Carbs (carbohydrates), Portion
The number of kcal your body burns each day just by existing and moving around. If you eat this amount, your weight stays the same.
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See also: TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure), Calorie deficit, Calorie surplus
When you eat fewer kcal than your body burns. This is how you lose weight. A small deficit is better than a big one.
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See also: Maintenance calories, Calorie surplus, Kcal (kilocalorie)
When you eat more kcal than your body burns. This is how you gain weight or build muscle. You need this if you are training hard.
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See also: Maintenance calories, Calorie deficit, Protein
The total number of kcal your body burns in a day. It includes everything: moving around, exercising, and just staying alive. The app estimates yours based on your stats.
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See also: Maintenance calories, Kcal (kilocalorie), BMI (Body Mass Index)
A number based on your height and weight. It gives a rough idea of whether your weight is healthy for your height. It is not perfect, but it is a useful starting point.
Work out yours with the free TDEE calculator.
See also: Maintenance calories, TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure)
A standard amount of food. It helps you understand how much to eat and how many kcal are in that amount. A serving might be one apple or a cup of rice.
See also: Portion, Kcal (kilocalorie)
The amount of food you actually eat. It may be more or less than one serving. The app lets you log portions instead of whole servings.
See also: Serving, Kcal (kilocalorie)
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