Health-Lesson 3.1

a small chemical unit that makes up proteins

amino acid

a nutrient and major source of energy for the body

carbohydrate

a type of fat that is liquid at room temperature and is found in plant-based foods

fat-soluble vitamin

a complex carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest

fiber

a type of carbohydrate and the preferred source of energy for the brain and central nervous system

glucose

a stored version of glucose located in the muscles and liver; supplies energy between meals

glycogen

 a chemical substance that gives your body what it needs to grow and function properly

nutrient

 a nutrient the body uses to build and maintain all types of cells; can provide energy in the absence of fat and carbohydrates

protein

a type of fat found primarily in animal-based foods that is solid at room temperature

saturated fat

 a type of fat that is created by hydrogenation; poses health risks acknowledged by the FDA

trans fat

a type of fat that is liquid at room temperature and is found in plant-based foods

unsaturated fat

organic substances derived from plants or animals, which are necessary for normal growth and development

vitamins