Nutrition Terms Stack #125737
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| Amino Acids | A group of compunds that serve as the building blocks from which protein and muscle are made.
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| Antioxidants | Small compounds that minimize tissue oxidation and help control free radicals and their negative effects.
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| Calories | The unit for measuring the energy value of foods.
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| Carbohydrates | Organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. They are a very effective fuel source for the body. The different types of carbohydrates include starches, sugars and fibers. Contains 4 calories per gram.
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| Glucose | The simplest sugar molecule. It is also the main sugar found in blood, used by every cell in the body as fuel.
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| Cholesterol | A type of fat that is a vital component in the production of many hormones in the body. The two most common types are HDL (good) and LDL (bad).
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| Essential Fatty Acids | Fats our bodies can't make, so we must obtain them through our diets. These fats are very important to hormone production and cellular synthesis.
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| Fat | One of the macronutrients. It contains 9 calories per gram. There are two types, saturated and unsaturated.
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| Fructose | The main type of sugar found in fruit.
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| Glycogen | The principal stored form of carbohydrate energy (glucose), which is reserved in muscles.
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| Metabolism | The use of nutrients by the body.
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| Minerals | Naturally occuring, inorganic substances that are essential for human life, which play a role in many vital metabolic processes.
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| Nutrients | Components of food that help nourish the body; they provide energy or serve as building blocks. These include carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, water, etc.
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| Proteins | The building blocks of muscle, enzymes, and some hormones. They are made up of amino acids and are essential for growth and repair in the body. A gram of protein contains 4 calories.
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| Supplement | This is a term used to describe a preparation such as a tablet, pill, liquid or powder that contains nutrients. Supplements are used to help you achieve optimal nutrient intake.
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| Vitamins | Organic compounds that are vital to life and bodily function.
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