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bio
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| molecule | a groupe of atoms bonded together |
| organic | a compound containing carbon made by living things |
| protein | used to build and repair the body;found in nuts, meat and milk |
| lipids | used for long term energy; as know as fat |
| carbohydrates | used for short time energy; found in pasta, bread and vegetables. |
| enzyme | a protein that speeds up a chemical reaction |
| substrate | the substance an enzyme works on |
| pepsin | an enzyme that works in the stomach to break down protein. |
| amylase | an enzyme found in saliva that breaks down carbohydrates (starch) |
| calorie | the unit used to measure food energy. |
| vitamins | found in small amounts in 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 BIM=18.5 to 25.0 |
| nutrition fact label | found on the outside of food packages listing the ingredients and calories |