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- 2. refer to energy consumption through eating and drinking and energy usage through physical activity.
- 3. is a process in which water is added to a substance. This is chemical reaction is normally reversible. It may also refer to the process by which an organism manages the water levels within it.
- 6. a substance that provides nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth.
- 7. is a feeling of agitation that can occur when someone is provoked. It can also be a symptom of a mental disorder or medical condition.
- 13. are molecules responsible for aging and tissue damage.
- 16. a chemical element which is essential for living organisms, including humans. It is found in many foods. We need to consume a certain amount to build and maintain strong bones and healthy communication between the brain and various parts of the body.
- 17. a temporary state of mind or feeling.
- 18. is an unhealthy fat that is naturally found in foods from animals such as fatty cuts of meat, poultry with the skin on and higher fat milk.
- 21. Found in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. They are high in fiber and stabalize blood sugar levels.
- 22. an exercise strategy alternating periods of short intense anaerobic exercise with less-intense recovery periods
- 23. the amount of energy expended in a give period by the body.
- 25. is a hormone made by the body. It helps stimulate and maintain sexual function, maintain bone strength and more.
- 26. Is a factory produced fat. They are highly unstable and release free radicals.
- 27. the way in which a person lives
- 29. the amount of glucose (sugar) present in the blood of a human or animal. Glucose is the primary source of energy for the body's cells.
- 30. chemically-related sweet-flavored substances, most of which are used as food.
- 31. found in white flour or sugar. It is essentially sugar.
- 32. extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.
- 33. the practice of avoiding processed and refined foods and basing your diet on whole foods
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- 1. any of a group of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.
- 4. are micronutrients that protect tissues in the body. They do this by blocking harmful chemical reactions caused by oxidation. They protect the body against free radicals. Vitamins are an example.
- 5. are large molecules consisting of amino acids which our bodies and the cells in our bodies need to function properly. Found in meat, nuts and dairy.
- 8. the number of calories your body would burn if you stayed in bed all day.
- 9. is a mineral that is linked to high blood pressure.
- 10. another term for weight training. Is a common type of strength training for developing the strength and size of skeletal muscles.
- 11. Formula percentage of protein, carbs and fat intake.
- 12. any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. Found in fruits, vegetables and starches.
- 13. a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies. It is a molecule of energy Also found in nuts and seeds.
- 14. an internal or external framework of bone, cartilage, or other rigid material supporting or containing the body of an animal or plant.
- 15. Used to show the percentage that factors influence your physique
- 16. the action or power of focusing all one's attention
- 19. the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- 20. A fat the brain uses to fight depression. Found in fish.
- 23. a term that is used to describe all chemical reactions involved in maintaining the living state of the cells and the organism. These chemical reactions use energy.
- 24. the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.
- 28. is defined as excessive loss of body fluid. It is literally the removal of water from an object.