Low-Density Lipoprotein
High-Density Lipoprotein
Protein
Essential Nutrient
Amino Acid
Macronutrient
Cholesterol
Carbohydrate
Glucose
kilocalorie
A simple sugar that is the body’s basic fuel.
An essential nutrient that forms important parts of the body’s main structures as well as blood enzymes, hormones, and cell membranes.
A measure of energy content in food.
An essential nutrient required for energy for cells.
Dietary component the body must get from foods or supplements because the body cannot manufacture it to meet its needs.
Blood fat that transports cholesterol to organs and tissues.
Blood fat that helps transport cholesterol out of the arteries.
One of the building blocks of proteins.
A waxy substance in the blood and cells needed for synthesis of cell membranes, vitamin D, and hormones.
An important nutrient required by the body in relatively large amounts.
