Key Terms

1. Angular cheilosis: cracking at corners of the mouth
2. Carbohydrate: sugars and starches used by the body as a source of energy
3. Fructose: natural sugar found in fruits
4. Glossitis: inflammation of the tongue
5. Glossodynia: soreness, tingling, or burning of the tongue
6. Glucose: the main sugar in blood and an important source of energy; found in fruits, sweet corn, corn syrup, and honey
7. Lactose: natural sugar found in milk
8. Maltose: natural sugar found in some cereal grains; a sugar unit consisting of two glucose units
9. Stomatitis: inflammation of oral tissues
10. Sucrose: table sugar
11. Xerostomia: dry mouth