All Vocab Flashcards
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Movement away from the midline of the body
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Abduction
2
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The uptake of nutrients across a tissue or membrane by the gastrointestinal tract
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Absorption
3
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The rang of intake for a particular energy source that is associated with reduced risk of chronic disease while providing intakes of essential nutrients
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Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
4
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An important molecule in metabolism, used in many boichemical reactions. Its main use is to convay the carbon atoms within the acetyl group to the citric acid cycle to be oxidized for energy production
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