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A tool used by health professionals, nutritionists, and some insurance companies to assess the risk of health problems related to weight and body size.

Describes the impression of structure, density, fullness, thickness, or weight in your mouth after wine tasting.

A critical element for all aspects of food preparation and consumption. Water is an important part of human health as it provides nutrients and oxygen to the body, works to regulate temperatures within the body, helps to hydrate all parts of the body from skin to organs, and is essential in keeping our body in top condition.

A tool used by health professionals, nutritionists, and some insurance companies to assess the risk of health problems related to weight and body size.

Plaice is a flatfish, which is characterized by a very flat body and like other flatfish, have both eyes located on one side of the body.

One of three main categories of basic nutrients (the others are protein and fat) that are used by the body for energy.

One of three main categories of basic nutrients (the others are carbohydrates and fat) that are used by our cells for the building, repair and maintenance of our muscles, organs and glands, enabling our body to defend against infection, disease and loss of daily functions.

A group of organic nutrients found in many types of food that slow down the formation of substances in the body that are particularly harmful to cells and tissues.

Also known as "goose-neck or goose barnacles", pecrebes are a shellfish that have the appearance of a goose with a long neck that extends out from a soft body.

An adverse reaction in the human body caused by substances in certain foods. Specifically, a food allergy is caused by a response of the immune system to certain food proteins.

Essential fatty acids that our bodies are unable to produce without obtaining them from food. Linolenic acid is the primary Omega-3 fatty acid, which can be acquired through many fats, oils, nuts and soybeans.

A type of crustacean referred to as a shellfish, with a wide flattened body and large claws. There are a few common varieties of crab, all known for their delicious white meat, which include: Blue, Soft Shell, Dungeness, Stone, and King, with King being the largest.

A class of organic compounds that are the building blocks from which proteins are constructed. The body can manufacture some amino acids, but other essential amino acids must be obtained through diet.

Named and formed into a shape similar to a bumblebee, this pasta is made for holding sauces. With two winged extensions coming out from each side a long round body that is cut in half, Bumbola Pasta is produced so the open body or oval of the pasta can be used to "catch" and retain sauces spread over the pasta.

Naturally occurring proteins that are contained within foods or liquid and tablet supplements manufactured for the purpose of improving digestion.

The average human body temperature. Equivalent to 37° Celsius.

The average human body temperature. Equivalent to 98.6° Fahrenheit.

A substance found in numerous foods, which acts as an antioxidant, helping to diminish and repair damage to cells and tissues.

Descriptor of wine with diminishing flavor, lacks body and depth.

A marine animal with an umbrella shaped, gelatin-like body with long tentacles that is popular in Asian cooking.