(UF) HUN 2201 HUMAN NUTRITION FINAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW Q & A 2023 VLDL (very low density lipoprotein) - -the type of lipoprotein made primarily by liver cells to transport lipids to various tissues in the body; composed mainly of triglycerides L

(UF) HUN 2201 HUMAN NUTRITION FINAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW Q & A 2023 VLDL (very low density lipoprotein) - -the type of lipoprotein made primarily by liver cells to transport lipids to various tissues in the body; composed mainly of triglycerides LDL (low density lipoprotein) - -the type of lipoprotein derived from very low density lipoproteins as VLDL triglycerides are removed and broken down; composed of cholesterol HDL (high density lipoprotein) - -the type of lipoprotein that transports cholesterol back to the liver from the cells; composed of protein energy - -the capacity to do work; energy in food is called chemical energy and this can be converted by the body to mechanical, electrical or heat energy nutrients - -chemical substances obtained from food and used in the body to provide energy, structural materials, and regulating agents to support growth, maintenance and repair of the body's tissues; may also reduce the risk of some diseases