The addition of a nutrient to a processed food to replace losses of the nutrient that occurred during processing or to enhance its nutritive composition. Most commonly used in reference to cereal and pasta. Foods on any single list can be used interchangeably. They are not digested by human digestive enzymes, although some are digested by the gastrointestinal tract bacterial. A monosaccharide, sometimes known as blood sugar.
Lipoprotein particles that transport cholesterol to the liver.
A protein that is easily digestible and a complete protein. The weight appropriate for an individual that results in a body mass index of 20-25. It includes cellulose, some hemicelluloses, and lignin. A condition that results from inability to digest the milk sugar-lactose. The fat-free mass or part of the body including all its components except fat storage.