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- 4. – The ability of muscles to exert force, improved through resistance or weight training.
- 6. – A nutrient that provides energy and supports cell function but can lead to weight gain if consumed in excess.
- 7. – The process of maintaining the balance of water in the body, essential for physical performance.
- 9. – The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- 11. – A condition characterized by excessive body fat, increasing the risk of health problems.
- 12. – Units of energy that measure the amount of energy food provides.
- 13. – Tissue in the body that contracts to produce movement, which is built through exercise.
- 18. – The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
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- 1. – The chemical processes in the body that convert food into energy.
- 2. – A type of carbohydrate that helps regulate the body’s use of sugars, important for digestive health.
- 3. – The body's primary source of energy, found in foods like bread, pasta, and fruits
- 5. – The condition of being physically fit and healthy, achieved through diet and exercise.
- 8. – A disease that affects how the body uses blood sugar (glucose), closely related to obesity.
- 10. – A macronutrient essential for building and repairing tissues, and important for muscle growth.
- 14. – A substance found in blood that, in high levels, can lead to heart disease.
- 15. – Organic compounds essential for body functions, often obtained through diet.
- 16. – Simple carbohydrates that can provide quick energy but may contribute to weight gain if overconsumed.
- 17. – The organ that pumps blood throughout the body, crucially affected by obesity and exercise.