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Nutrient terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| absorption | the process by which nutrients move into the bloodstream |
| amino acid | a molecule that combines with other amino acids molecules to make proteins |
| basal metabolism | the energy you need to maintain automatic processes |
| cholesterol | a fatlike substance in cells that needed for many body processes |
| calorie | the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilo by 1-degree Celsius |
| carbohydrate | the body's main source of energy |
| digestion | the mechanical and chemical process of breaking down food and changing into forms your body can use |
| fat-soluble vitamins | a vitamin that is absorbed and transported by fat |
| fatty-acid | the basic building blocks of fat |
| glucose | blood sugar; body's basic food |
| hydrogenation | a chemical process that turns vegetable oils into solids |
| metabolism | the use of nutrients to provide energy |
| nutrient | a chemical substance such as protein, carbs, fat, or fiber, that your body needs to function, grow, repair itself, and create energy |
| nutrition | the study of nutrients and how the body uses them |
| peristalsis | rhythmic movements of muscles |
| water-soluble vitamin | a vitamin that dissolves in water and passes easily into the bloodstream during digestion |
| deficiency disease | illness that occurs when the body doesn't absorb or get the necessary nutrients |
| fat | nutrient that gives you stored energy and insulation. it has 9 calories per gram |
| fiber | type of carbohydrate that can't be digested |
| macro-mineral | required in amounts of 100mg per day or more. ex. Calcium, Sodium, Potassium |
| mineral | nutrient(element) found on earth and in foods that promotes normal body functions. |
| protein | nutrient made of amino acids that builds and maintains body tissues |
| saliva | watery liquid that is secreted by the salivary glands. aids in chemical digestion |
| trace element | present in small amounts (less that 100mg per day) ex. Iron, Zinc, Copper |
| vitamin | nutrient that triggers many body processes and sets off chemical reactions within the body's cells |
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