Gestational diabetes A type of diabetes mellitus that can occur when a woman is pregnant. Lipoprotein Compounds of protein that carry fats and fat-like substances such as cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol A fat-like substance that is made by the body and is found naturally in animal foods such as meat fish poultry eggs and dairy products. Pancreas A gland that makes enzymes that help the body break down and use nutrients in food. Low-density lipoprotein A form of cholesterol that circulates in the blood. Commonly called “bad” cholesterol. Diabetes Mellitus A disease that occurs when the body is not able to use blood glucose sugar. Blood sugar levels are controlled by insulin a hormone in the body that helps move glucose sugar from the blood to muscles and other tissues. Carbohydrate A major source of energy in the diet. There are two kinds of carbohydrates simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. Obesity Refers specifically to having an abnormally high proportion of body fat.[1] A person can be overweight without being obese as in the example of a bodybuilder or other athlete who has a lot of muscle. However many people who are overweight are also obese. High-density lipoprotein A form of cholesterol that circulates in the blood. Commonly called “good” cholesterol. Polyunsaturated fat A highly unsaturated fat that is liquid at room temperature.