| A | B |
|---|
| Simple carbohydrates | a sugar that is found in food and the body in its simple state, which supplies the body with short- term energy |
| Complex carbohydrates | a carbohydrate that is formed by the body or by plants after the conversion of simple carbohydrates, which supplies the body with long- term energy |
| Fat soluble vitamin | a vitamin that is absorbed through the intestinal tract with the help of fats and is stored in the body |
| Monounsaturated fats | oil or fat that is liquid at room temperature and is low in hydrogen, which can lower the level of blood cholesterol |
| Polyunsaturated fats | an oil or fatty acid containing more than one double or triple bond and is, therefore, cholesterol defensive |
| Saturated fats | a fat that does not melt at room temperature and can raise the blood cholesterol level |
| Amino acids | the basic units of proteins, produced by living cells or obtained as an essential component of a diet |
| Water soluble vitamin | a vitamin that is dissolved in the water of tissues |
| Referenced Daily Intake (RDI) | standards developed by the US government for the regulation of vitamin and mineral requirements |
