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Nutrition Glossary A - D

Nutrition terms that begin with the letters A - D.

Alpha-Carotene

Substance related to vitamin A.

Amino Acids

Building blocks of protein.

Carotenoids

Substance in the vitamin A family.

Cholesterol

Waxy substance made by the body and found in animal-based foods.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid

Fatty acid found in meat and dairy products.

Dietary Supplement

Nutrients usually found in pill, tablet, capsule, liquid or powdered form.

Digestion

How food is broken down and absorbed in the digestive system.

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