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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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