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1
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the tendency of molecules to stick together

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cohesion

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2
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the clicking of one substance to another

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adhesion

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3
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measure of the difficulty to stretch or break the surface of a liquid

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surface tension

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liquid of 2 or more substances

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solution

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5
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dissolving agent

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solvent

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substance that is dissolved

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solute

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7
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“the science of foods”, foods that we eat and nutrients that we contain

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nutrition

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8
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nutrients that we need in large amounts

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macro nutrients

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9
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nutrients that we need in very small amounts

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micro nutrients

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the use of foods

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metabolism

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11
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when nutrients molecules enter the cells and undergo chemical changes

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Assimilation

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the break down and release of both heat and chemical energy that is transfered to atp

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Catabolism

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13
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it helps with blood protein formation and in the pancreas helps with insulin production.

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Anabolism

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14
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found in most of the foods we eat

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Carbohydrates

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15
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the polysaccharides that are present in vegetables, grains and other plant tissues that are broken down to simpler versions before absorption

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Complex carbs

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indigestible by humans because we lack the enzyme to do so, helps with digestion though by keeping chyme thick

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Cellulose

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17
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refined sugar carbs that must also be broken down

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Disaccharides

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18
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absorbable from sugar

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Monosaccharides

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19
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fats, oils and regulated substances

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Lipids

20
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are the most common

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triglycerides

21
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fatty acid chain in which there are no double bonds… usually solid at room temperature

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saturated fat

22
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only found in foods of animal origin

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Cholesterol

23
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variety of dietary sources animal muscle tissue

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Protein

24
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the amount of energy released in the body in a given time by cataclysm

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Metabolic rate

25
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body’s rate of energy expenditure whilst resting

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Basal metabolic rate

26
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used to determine if body weight is proportional to height

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Body mass index

27
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a cycle of overreacting and vomiting

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Bulimia

28
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a Person with a BMI over 30

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Obesity

29
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what are the 8 influences in metabolic rate

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size, body composition, sex, age, thyroid function, body temp, drugs, psychology.

30
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when is the postabsorptive state

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12-18 hours after last meal

31
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Micro

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vitamins, iron, iodine, zinc, manganese

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Macro

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Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins

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LDL-low density lipoprotein=

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bad cholesterol

34
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Proteins are primarily tissue- building whereas carbs and fats are

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primarily energy-supplying

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HDL- high density lipoprotein=

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good cholesterol

36
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Most vitamins serve to help enzymes or coenzymes

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work properly

36
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If consumption= TMR,

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then weight stays balanced

37
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If consumption < TMR

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then weight is lost

38
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If consumption> TMR

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then wight is gained

39
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obesity is linked to

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cancer diabetes and starvation

40
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fatty acid chain with some double bonds, usually liquid at room temperature

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unsaturated fat

41
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3 conditions for basal metabolic rate

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  1. awake, lying down not moving a muscle
  2. in a postabsorptive state ( 12-18 hours after last meal)
  3. Comfortably warm environment
42
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How many calories per gram is fat

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9

43
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How many calories per gram is protein

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4

44
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How many calories per gram is carbs

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4

45
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A cup of carbs is how many grams

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45

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