micronutritents
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Controls
List of variables in an experiment that must be kept the same throughout.
Trans Fats
Modified unsaturated fats.
Denature
What happens to proteins when they are heated to too high of temperatures.
Cholesterol
Waxy substance produced by the body.
Marasmus
Disease caused by not having enough macronutrients in your diet.
Saturated Fats
Fats that are solid at room temperature, mainly from animal sources.
Water Soluble Vitamins
Vitamins that dissolve in water.
Polyunsaturated Fats
Fats that have one or more double bonds and are liquid at room temperature.
HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)
Lipoprotein that is considered a ‘healthy’ cholesterol.
Lipids
Contain more energy than glycogen.
Essential Amino Acids
Category of amino acids that we must eat in foods because our body can’t make enough.
Proteins
Made from a series of amino acids.
Micronutrients
Our bodies require small amounts of these nutrients.
Elements
Minerals are also called this.
Kwashiorkor
Disease caused by not having protein or fats in your diet, only carbs.
LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)
Lipoprotein that causes buildup of plaque on artery walls.
Enzymes
Large complex proteins that speed up chemical reactions.
Fat Soluble Vitamins
Type of vitamins that dissolve in fats.