Absorption - Answer- Taking up of nutrients in the intestines
Adipose tissue - Answer- Fatty tissue
Aerobic metabolism - Answer- Combining nutrient
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Albumin - Answer- Protein that occurs in blood plasma
Alkalosis - Answer- Condition in which excess base accumulates in, or acids are lost from, the body.
Amino acids - Answer- Nitrogen containing chemical compounds of which protein is composed
Amphetamines - Answer- Drugs intended to inhibit appetite
Anemia - Answer- Condition caused by insufficient number of red blood cells, hemoglobin or blood volume.
Angina pectoris - Answer- Pain in the heart muscle due to inadequate blood supply.
arteriosclerosis - Answer- Generic term for thickened arteries
Arthritis - Answer- Chronic disease involving the joints
ascites - Answer- Abnormal collection of fluid in the abdomen.
aspartame - Answer- Artificial sweetener made from two amino acid; does not require insulin for metabolism
aspirated - Answer- Inhaled or suctioned
Atherosclerosis - Answer- a form of arteriolosclerosis affecting the intima (inner lining) of the artery walls
avitaminosis - Answer- Without vitamins
Beriberi - Answer- Deficiency disease caused by lack of vitamin b1 thiamine. Legs feel heavy feet burn and muscles degenerate.
Basal metabolism rate BMR - Answer- The rate at which energy is needed for body maintenance.
bile - Answer- Secretion of the liver, stored in the gallbladder, essential for the digestion of fat.
Bioavailable - Answer- The ability of a nutrient to be readily absorbed and used by the body
biotin - Answer- a B vitamin, necessary for metabolism
Bolus - Answer- Food in the mouth that is ready to be swallowed
Botulism - Answer- Deadliest of food poisoning; cost by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum
bran - Answer- outer covering of grain kernels. Contains minerals B vitamins cellulose and protein
Buffer systems - Answer- Protective systems regulating amounts of hydrogen ions in body fluids
Cachexia - Answer- Severe malnutrition and body wasting caused by chronic disease
caliper - Answer- Mechanical device used to measure percentage of body fat by skinfold measurement
calorie - Answer- Represents the amount of heat needed to raise temperature of 1 kg of water 1°C
Carboxypeptidase - Answer- pancreatic enzyme necessary for protein digestion
nutrients (6) - Answer- Chemical substances that are found in food and necessary for good health. Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water.
Essential nutrient - Answer- Nutrients found only in food
Carbohydrates - Answer- About 50% of diet. Provides energy. Protein sparing action. Normal fat metabolism. Three types.
Monosaccharides - Answer- Simpl [Show Less]