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chapter 1

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nutrition   the science that studies food and how food nourishes our body and influences our health  
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chronic diseases   diseases that come on slowly and can persist for years  
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wellness   absence of disease, living a healthy life style  
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carbohydrates   primary source of fuel for our body particularly our brain and during physical exercise  
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nutrients   carbohydrates, fats and oils, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water  
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organic   contain both carbon and hydrogen, fundamental units of matter that are common to all living organisms  
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macronutrients   the energy nutrients  
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kilocalories   amount of heat required to raise the temp of 1 kg of water by 1 degree celsius  
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fats   type of lipids important source of energy insoluble in water  
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proteins   contain element nitrogen, contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen  
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micronutrients   vitamins and minerals need small amounts of these nutrients to support normal he alt and body functions  
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vitamins   organic compounds that help regulate our body's functions  
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metabolism   process where macronutrients are broken into the smaller molecules that our body can absorb and use  
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fat-soluble vitamins   vitamins A,D,E,K stored in human body  
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water -soluble vitamins   C,B soluble in water not stored in human body  
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minerals   inorganic substances do not contain carbon and hydrogen  
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dietary refrence intakes (DRI)   recommended intake values  
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Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)   represents the average daily intake level estimated to meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals in a particular life  
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Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)   average daily nutrient intake level that meets the requirement of 97-98% of healthy individuals  
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Adequate intake (AI)   value is a recommended average daily nutrient intake level assumed to be adequate  
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Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)   highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular life stage and gender group  
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Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)   average dietary energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy adult  
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acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR)   a range of macronutrient intake that provides adequate levels of essential nutrients and is associated with a reduced risk for chronic disease  
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National Institues of Health   world's leading medical research center  
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention   leading federal agency in U.S that protects human health and safety  
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healthful diet   provides proper combination of energy and nutrients and is adequate, moderate, balanced, and varied  
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adequate diet   provides enough energy, nutrients, and fiber needed to maintain health  
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moderation   not to much not to little  
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balanced diet   contains combination of foods that provide proper proportions of nutrients  
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variety   eating different foods each day  
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Nutrition Facts Panel   label on food packages that contain nutrient information required by FDA  
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percent daily values   info on nutrition facts panel that identifies how much of a serving of food contributes to overall intake of nutrients listed on package  
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans   set of principals developed to assist Americans in designing a healthful diet  
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nutrient density   relative amount of nutrients per amount of energy for number of calories  
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MyPyramid   graphic representation of USDA food guide  
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Hunger   physiologic sensation that prompts us to eat  
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appetite   psychological desire to consume specific foods  
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anorexia   absence of appetite  
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hypothalamus   region of brain that regulates hunger and thirst  
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hormone   chemical messenger secreted into the blood stream by one of the many glands of the body  
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cell   smallest unit of matter  
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digestion   process by which food is broken down into component molecules either mechanically or chemically  
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absorbtion   physiologic process where molecules of food are taken from gastrointestinal tract to circulation  
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elimination   undigested portion of food and waste products are removed from the body  
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gastrointestinal tract   long muscular tube made of several organs mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine  
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saliva   mix of water and mucus, enzymes that moistens the mouth and food  
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enzymes   small chemicals usually proteins that act on other chemicals to speed up the bodies processes but are not changed during those processes  
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esophagus   muscular tube of the GI tract connecting the back of the mouth to the stomach  
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Stomach   j shaped organ where food is partially digested, churned, and stored until released into small intestine  
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gastric juice   acidic liquid secreted within the stomach  
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small intestine   longest portion of GI tract where most digestion and absorption takes place  
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pancreas   gland located behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes  
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liver   largest auxiliary organ of the GI tract and one of the most important organs of the body. produces bile and processing of nutrient rich blood from the small intestine  
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large intestine   final organ of the GI tract  
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