Wellness Glossary

A handy reference to help you make sense of nutrition and diet terms.
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  • High Fiber
    A food containing 5 grams or more of fiber per serving, which is at least 20% of the Recommended Daily Value for fiber.
  • High; Rich In; Excellent Source Of
    Describes foods that have 20 percent or more of the Recommended Daily Value or more of a particular nutrient.
  • Hydrogenated Fats
    Hydrogenated fats are unsaturated fats that have been processed (hydrogenated) to make them more saturated, spreadable, and longer lasting.  Hydrogenation produces trans-fatty acids, which may have health effects similar to those of saturated fatty acids.  The most common sources of hydrogenated fats are stick or tub margarine, commercial baked goods and fried foods.