Relier Pairs NutritionVersion en ligne Nutrition Definitions par Sara Cipriano 1 Low-Density Lipoprotein 2 Protein 3 kilocalorie 4 High-Density Lipoprotein 5 Carbohydrate 6 Macronutrient 7 Amino Acid 8 Essential Nutrient 9 Cholesterol 10 Glucose A waxy substance in the blood and cells needed for synthesis of cell membranes, vitamin D, and hormones. A simple sugar that is the body’s basic fuel. 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 that forms important parts of the body’s main structures as well as blood enzymes, hormones, and cell membranes. One of the building blocks of proteins. An essential nutrient required for energy for cells. Blood fat that transports cholesterol to organs and tissues. A measure of energy content in food. An important nutrient required by the body in relatively large amounts.