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Galvan-1B
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Molecule | a group of atoms bonded together |
| Organic | A compound containing carbon mde by living things. |
| Nutrient | substance required by your body for energy, growth, repair and maintenance |
| Protein | used to build and repair the body; foundd in nuts, meat and milk |
| Lipids | used for long term energy; as know as fat |
| Carbohydrates | Used for short term energy; found in pasta, bread, and vegetables |
| Enzyme | A protein that speeds up a chemical reaction |
| Substrate | The substance an enyzme works on |
| Pepsin | an enzyme that works in the stomach to break down protein |
| Amylase | an enzyme found in saliva that breaks dow carbohydrates |
| Calorie | the unit used to measure food energy |
| Vitamins | found in small amounts of foods, play a role in metabolism |
| Minerals | Inorganic substance not made by living things. |
| Body Mass Index | Weight in pounds/height in inches X 703 (healthy adult BMI = 18.5 to 25.0) |
| Nutrition Fact Label | Found on the oustude of food packages listing ingredients and calories |