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Quiz 3 Flashcards

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Disease

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A condition that prevents an organ or system from functioning normally

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Health

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The general condition of a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social well-being

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Nutrition

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The study of food intake and its effects upon the body

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Wellness

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A measurement of overall health

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Anabolism

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The process by which the cell uses nutrients to repair or build new tissues

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Catabolism

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The conversion of nutrients into energy

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Enzyme

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A large protein molecule responsible for facilitating biochemical reactions within the body

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Metabolism

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The process by which a cell converts nutrients into energy or materials for growth, repair, reproduction, and maintenance

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Nutrients

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Chemical substances that are absorbed by the body through the process of digestion

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Nutrition

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The proper supply of nutrients essential for growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy

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