Chapter 6 Introduction to nutritional science Flashcards
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Amino acids
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The building blocks for proteins
2
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Molecule
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A group of atoms bonded together that is a functional unit for chemical reactions.
3
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Amylose
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A type of starch
4
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Starch
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A type of carbohydrate
5
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Micronutrients
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Nutrients that we use in small or trace amounts eg Vitamins and minerals
6
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Scientific method
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A systematic means of testing hypotheses and examining evidence while reducing bias and cognitive error.
7
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Complex system
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A system made up of any interconnected and interacting parts.
8
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Cells
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The smallest structural and functional units of a living being
9
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Gastrointestinal tract
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The digestive system
