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Undergraduate 2
02/03/2012

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Term
energy yeilding substances
Definition
carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
Term
nutrients
Definition
fuel, building material, maintain and repair body parts, support growth, biochemical regulators.
Term
functions of carbs
Definition
mostly known as starches, sugars, anf fibers
provide major source of calories- 4 kcals per gram
Term
functions of proteins
Definition
contains nitrogen
composed of amino acids
structural material in body
provide 4 kcals
components of enzymes, blood, immune system
Term
functions of fat
Definition
9 kcals per gram
key calorie source
energy storage in the body
lipids solid at room temperature
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