Studied by 1 personComplex Carbohydrate
sugars, gums, starches, cellulose: 4 calories per gram
Fat
lipids that are most concentrated source of food energy
Protein
amino acids - complex organic compounds
Calorie
unit measuring energy value of foods: alcohol, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
Calcium
most plentiful mineral in human body
Caffeine
central nervous system stimulant and diuretic
Fiber
Found in plant foods, cannot be digested by humans
Iron
mineral found in body cells, usually with protein
Mineral
inorganic substances occurring in nature
Nutrient
necessary for body functioning
Sugar
carbohydrates having simple molecular structure
Vitamin
essential to normal metabolism, etc.
Vegetarian
NO all or some animal products
Vegan
no animal products
Lacto-vegetarian
plants + dairy
Lacto-ovo-vegetarian
plants, dairy, eggs
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