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Nutrition and Health

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process of changing light energy into chemical energy   photosynthesis  
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Break down of glucose to release energy   cellular respiration  
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source of all of our energy   sun  
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molecule that provides energy needed by organisms to perform life functions   glucose  
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provide fuel for cell processes   food  
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type of energy lost when an organism oxidizes (changes) food   thermal (heat) energy  
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another term for food-chemical needed to live and grow   nutrients  
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site of cellular respiration   mitochondria  
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site of photosynthesis   chloroplast  
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ingredients in a chemical reaction   reactants  
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outcome of a chemical reaction   products  
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green pigment in leaves   chlorophyll  
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. needed for growth, maintenance and tissue repair found in meat, cheese, eggs, beans   proteins  
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made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Used for fuel   carbohydrates  
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used for energy, body insulation, and helps you absorb vitamins and minerals   fats  
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Comes mainly from animal sources of food. Raises blood cholesterol, increases chances of disease   saturated fats  
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Fats that lower cholesterol and the risk for Type 2 diabetes   unsaturated fats  
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Water soluble fats   lipids  
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. Boosts the immune system and support growth and development   vitamins  
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comes from living materials   organic  
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Low red blood cell count   anemia  
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comes from non-living material   inorganic  
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disease of the bones that leads to increased chance of fracture   osteoporosis  
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part of a healthy diet that helps to deal with digestion   fiber  
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Helps your body grow and develop strong bones   minerals  
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consumption of alcohol by a pregnant woman can lead to birth defects   Fetal Alcohol Syndrome  
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having an excess amount of body fat.   obesity  
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a lifestyle with little or no physical activity   sedentary  
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disease of the heart and blood vessels   cardiovascular (heart) disease  
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disease that affect the way a body uses glucose   diabetes  
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carbon dioxide + water yeilds glucose + oxygen   photosynthesis  
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glucose + oxygen yeilds water + carbon dioxide   cellular respiration  
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controls what enters and leaves the cell   cell membrane  
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control center of the cell   nucleus  
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transport nutrients and carry waste out of the body   water  
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binge eating and them purging   bulimia  
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eating disorder in which a person starves themselves   anorexia  
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body makes insulin, but it does not always allow glucose into the cell- pancreas is overworked   Type 2 Diabetes  
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body produces no insulin that allows glucose to build up in the bloodstream   Type 1 Diabetes  
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What happens when you take in more calories than your body needs?   Those calories are stored as fat.  
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