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Acabio unit 1b
| Molecule | a group of atoms bonded together |
| Organic | A compound containing carbon made by living things |
| Nutrient | Substance required by your body for energy, growth, repair and maintence |
| Protein | Used to build and repair the body, found in nuts, meat, and milk. |
| Lipids | Used for long term energy, as known 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 enzyme works on |
| Pepsin | An enzyme that works in the stomach to break down protein |
| Amylase | An enzyme found in saliva that breaks down carbs (starch) |
| Calorie | The unit used to measure food energy |
| Vitamins | Found in small amounts in food, play a role in metabolism |
| Minerals | Inorganic substances not made by living things |
| Body Mass Index | Weight in pounds/height in inches x703 (Healthy adult BMI=18.5 to 25.0) |
| Nutrient Fact Label | Found on the outside of food packages listing ingredients and calories |