Relacionar Columnas NutritionVersión en línea Nutrition Definitions por Sara Cipriano 1 Protein 2 Low-Density Lipoprotein 3 Macronutrient 4 kilocalorie 5 Cholesterol 6 Carbohydrate 7 Glucose 8 High-Density Lipoprotein 9 Essential Nutrient 10 Amino Acid One of the building blocks of proteins. A simple sugar that is the body’s basic fuel. 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 helps transport cholesterol out of the arteries. An important nutrient required by the body in relatively large amounts. A waxy substance in the blood and cells needed for synthesis of cell membranes, vitamin D, and hormones. Blood fat that transports cholesterol to organs and tissues. 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.