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Gym Ch 8 #2

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_______ form a major part of lean tissue Proteins
Proteins are the structural unit that builds and repairs body ______ Tissue
Proteins regulate ______ and protect from ______ Metabolism; Disease
The basic structural units of proteins are _____ acids Amino
The body cannot make _____ amino acids and they must be consumed through diet Essential
The body can synthesize (make) ______ amino acids Nonessential
2 types of proteins: Complete; Incomplete
Complete Proteins are only in _____ foods and soy products and contain _____ essential amino acids Animal; All
Incomplete proteins are also called ______ quality proteins Low
Incomplete proteins are in vegetables and are ______ one or more of the essential amino acids Missing
_______ is the macronutrient needed in the highest quantity Water
Water composes about ____ to ____ % of your body 60; 70
Water is the key nutrient for regulating ____ temp, digestion, nutrient absorption, blood formation, and ______ elimination Body; Waste
Losing as little as ___% of body water causes distressed and more than ___% can be fatal 5; 15
Adults should consumer ___ to ____ cups of water per day including intake from food sources like fruits and vegetables 12; 16
Micronutrients are nutrients needed in ______ amounts Smaller
Micronutrients are important for _____ functions Cell
Micronutrients do NOT supply _____ but are important for maintaining the body Energy
Vitamins and minerals are ______ Micronutrients
______ help regulate growth and metabolism Vitamins
Vitamins are important in ______ because they can not be synthesized (made) by the body in the amount the body needs Diet
Water-soluble vitamins: B; C
Fat-soluble vitamins: A; D; ____; ____ E; K
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