Relacionar Columnas NutritionVersión en línea Nutrition Definitions por Sara Cipriano 1 Low-Density Lipoprotein 2 Amino Acid 3 Protein 4 Carbohydrate 5 Macronutrient 6 Glucose 7 Essential Nutrient 8 kilocalorie 9 High-Density Lipoprotein 10 Cholesterol A waxy substance in the blood and cells needed for synthesis of cell membranes, vitamin D, and hormones. One of the building blocks of proteins. 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. Blood fat that helps transport cholesterol out of the arteries. Dietary component the body must get from foods or supplements because the body cannot manufacture it to meet its needs. An essential nutrient required for energy for cells. An important nutrient required by the body in relatively large amounts. Blood fat that transports cholesterol to organs and tissues. A simple sugar that is the body’s basic fuel.