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NUTRITION- FATS-PROTEINS

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ANTIBODIES= Proteins formed in the body which neutralize harmful microorganisms or their products    
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AMINO ACID (the building blocks of protein) proteins made of smaller units. @ least 22 are known.    
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• Essential Amino Acids- 8-10 must be supplied by the diet    
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• Non-essential amino acids- Those which the body can synthesize    
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ALBUMIN- An important plasma protein that helps to maintain the body’s fluid balance    
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CACHEXIA- malnutrition marked by weakness & emaciation    
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DEAMINATION- To remove Nitrogen from protein    
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EREPSIN- The protease (protein-splitting enzyme)    
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KWASHIORKOR- A severe protein-deficiency type of malnutrition of children. It occurs after the child is weaned.    
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NITROGEN BALANCE- can be defined as the amount of nitrogen that is consumed compared with the amount of nitrogen excreted in a given period of time.    
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PEPSIN- The active form of the PROTEASE in the gastric juice    
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PROTEIN- The large complex molecules formed by amino acids    
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A. Complete proteins- Contain all of the essential amino acids    
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B. Incomplete Proteins- Lack of one or more of the essential amino acids    
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RENNIN- An enzyme in gastric juice of infants    
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SUPPLEMENTATION-    
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TRYPSIN-    
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STEROLS- Cholesterol belongs to this class of substance    
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• Six Major Nutrients   1. Carbohydrates= Provide energy 2. Protein= May be used for Energy, however it is rendered useless for any other function 3. Fat=Use for energy 4. Vitamins 5. Minerals 6. Water= Most Vital  
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