Relier Pairs NutritionVersion en ligne Nutrition Definitions par Sara Cipriano 1 Carbohydrate 2 Cholesterol 3 Glucose 4 Low-Density Lipoprotein 5 kilocalorie 6 Amino Acid 7 Essential Nutrient 8 High-Density Lipoprotein 9 Protein 10 Macronutrient An essential nutrient that forms important parts of the body’s main structures as well as blood enzymes, hormones, and cell membranes. Blood fat that helps transport cholesterol out of the arteries. An important nutrient required by the body in relatively large amounts. A simple sugar that is the body’s basic fuel. An essential nutrient required for energy for cells. Blood fat that transports cholesterol to organs and tissues. 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. A measure of energy content in food. Dietary component the body must get from foods or supplements because the body cannot manufacture it to meet its needs.