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Carbohydrate…
The nutrient that includes sugars and starches. It is the major source
of energy.
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SaturatedUnsaturatedTrans fatty acids
the basic building blocks of fats. Examples of fatty acids are:
Fatty acids are:
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Nutritional recommendations which set limits to reduce the risk
of adverse health effects.
Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) …
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Proteins are…
The basic building block of the body - used to repair, replace and build
body cells.
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A vitamin which dissolves in water; B vitamins and C vitamins are examples.
Water-soluble vitamin is…
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Unsaturated fatty acids that can raise the LDL and total cholesterol. They
result from adding hydrogen to vegetable oils.
Trans fatty acids…
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High density lipoprotein is a type of cholesterol that is considered to be “good” because it picks up the extra
cholesterol and eliminates it from the body.
HDL…
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The structural part of plants which is neither digested nor absorbed by the
body. It serves as an intestinal “house cleaner”.
Fiber…
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A polyunsaturated fatty acid that may help to improve your triglyceride level
and lower blood pressure. Sources are salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines,
soybeans, walnuts, and canola oil.
Omega 3 Fatty Acid…
Low Density Lipoprotein is a type of cholesterol which contributes to the clogging of the arteries - the “bad”
cholesterol.
LDL…
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Fatty acids that are usually solid at room temperature. They raise blood
cholesterol. Sources are mainly foods from animal sources.
Saturated fat…