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Teen Health Chap 4
Health Vocabulary for Chap. 4 in Teen Health book
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| calories | units of heat that measure the energy available in foods |
| carbohydrates | the starches and sugars that provide the body with most of its energy |
| cholesterol | a waxlike substance used by the body to build cells and make other substances |
| colon | the large intestine, which is a storage tube for solid wastes |
| diet | all the things you regularly eat and drink |
| digestion | the process by which the body breaks food down into smaller components that can be absorbed by the bloodstream and sent to each cell in the body |
| digestive system | a series of organs that work together to break down foods into substances that your cells can use |
| excretion | the process by which the body gets rid of liquid waste materials |
| excretory system | the system that removes wastes from the body and controls water balance |
| fats | sources of energy that also perform other functions, such as vitamin storage and body insulation |
| fiber | the part of grains, fruits and vegetables that the body cannot break down |
| Food Guide Pyramid | a guide for making healthful daily food choices, developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture |
| glucose | a sugar that is the body’s main source of energy |
| kidney | one of a pair of bean shaped organs that filter water and waste materials from the blood |
| liver | the body’s largest gland, which secretes a liquid called bile that helps to digest fats |
| minerals | substances that strengthen the muscles, bones, and teeth; enrich the blood; and keep the heart and other organs operating properly |
| nutrient density | the amount of nutrients in a food relative to the number of calories |
| nutrients | the substances in food that your body needs in order to grow, have energy, and stay healthy |
| nutrition | the body’s process of taking in food and using it for growth and good health |
| pancreas | a gland that helps the small intestine by producing pancreatic juice, a blend of enzymes that breaks down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats |
| proteins | essential nutrients used to build and repair body cells and tissues |
| saliva | a digestive juice produced by the salivary glands in the mouth |
| saturated fats | fats found mostly in meats and dairy products |
| small intestine | a coiled tube, about 20 feet long, where most of the digestive process takes place |
| stomach | a muscular organ in which some digestion occurs |
| vitamins | substances that help to regulate the body’s function |
| unsaturated fats | liquid fats that come mainly from plants |
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