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Nutrition Glossary E - H
Nutrition glossary items that begin with the letters E - H.
Enzyme
Substances that assist chemical reactions.
Essential Amino Acids
Building blocks of protein you need to get from your diet.
Essential Fatty Acid
Fats that must come from your diet.
Fast Foods
Meals that are quickly prepared and served.
Fats
One of the macronutrients.
Fiber
Parts of plant-based foods we don't digest.
Flavonoids
Group of chemicals found in plants.
Free Radicals
Things that damage cells.
Genetically Modified Organism
Foods that have had their DNA altered.
Gluten
Protein found in certain grains.
HDL Cholesterol
The good form of blood cholesterol.
Hydrogenation
Process to add texture to oils.
