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UNIT1BVOCAB
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 maintenance |
| Protein | used to build and repair the body |
| Lipids | used for long term energy as known as fats |
| Carbohydrates | used for short term energy |
| Enzyme | a protein that speeds up a chemical reaction |
| Substrate | the substance an enzyme works on |
| pepsin | an enzyme that works in the stomach |
| amylase | an enzyme found in saliva that breaks down carbohydrates |
| calorie | the unit used to measure food energy |
| vitamins | found in small amounts in foods |
| minerals | inorganic substances not made by living things |
| body mass index | weight in pounds |