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| all Liquids and Solids ingested. |
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| swallowed, taken orally into the system. |
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| SUM of all physical and chemical changes that take place within an organism. |
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| Process in metabolism where cells take substances from the blood that are required for repair and growth of cytoplasm. |
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| Destructive process in metabolism; process of breaking down complex substances to simpler substances for use by the body or to create heat. |
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| basic constituent of all living cells which maintains and repairs body tissues. |
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| Compounds in food that form an immediate source of energy (sugars and starches) |
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| inorganic substance, neither animal or vegtable, that aids in body function. |
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| chemical element that helps form stronger bones and teeth; aids in cell metabolism. Found in Fluoride. |
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| chemical element used to regulate action of ThyroId |
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| process of Absorbing food by the digestive organs and turning it into living tissue. |
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| lack of nessary food substances in the body for growth and repair. |
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| chemical compound which are components of protien. |
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| chemical compounds which regulate body processes and CANNOT be manufactured by the body. |
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| the process of taking nutrients from the ALIMENTARY CANAL into the bloodstream, for nourishment of cells. |
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| the physchological and emotional reaction to food which promotes the Desire To Eat. |
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| Complex fat related compound found in almost all body tissues. |
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| a THIN LIQUID MASS to which food is reduced in the stomach, it consists partially of Emilsified fats, Carbs & Protien. |
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| the form of SUGAR normall found in the blood and utalized by cells. |
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| the waves of contraction passing along the intestine and forcing its contents onward. |
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| a mineral that carries Oxygen to the tissues and aids in the manufacturing of new cells. |
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| an Organ that 1.stores fat-soluble vitamins 2. metabolizes fat 3. removes toxins and worn-out cells. |
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| Cracking @ the Corners of the mouth due to deficiency of Vit B |
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| Disease caused by the deficiency of Niacin; characterized by Dermatitis, Diarrhea, & Depression. Can be fatal. |
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| disease causes by lack of vit C |
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| process by which food is converted mechanically and chemically in the DIGESTive tract and converted into absorbable foods. |
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| a compound that unites with the calcium and phosphorous to form stronger calcified tissues. |
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