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1
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Substance that provides energy to cells and converts oxygen to carbon dioxide

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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

2
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Organic acids that form the building blocks of protein

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Amino acids

3
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These break down the basic chemical sugars that supply energy for the body

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Carbohydrates

4
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Condition in which blood glucose or blood sugar drops too low

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Hypoglycemia

5
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Carbohydrate-lipid complexes that are good water binders

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Mucopolysaccarides

6
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These can be synthesized by the body and do not have to be in our diet

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Nonessential amino acids

7
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Water-binding substances found between the fibers of the dermis

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Glycosaminoglycans

8
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The three basic food groups that make up the largest part of the nutrition we eat

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Macronutrients

9
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Sometimes referred to as vitamin P, this is considered an aid in absorption of vitamin C

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Bioflavonoid

10
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Vitamin A derivative that has demonstrated an ability to alter collagen synthesis and is used to treat acne and visible signs of aging

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Retinoic acid

11
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Antioxidant that aids in the functioning and repair of skin cells

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Vitamin C

12
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Inorganic materials required for many reactions of the cells and body

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Minerals

13
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This can be synthesized from cholesterol when the body is exposed to sunlight

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Vitamin D

14
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Tocopherol; helps protect the skin from free radicals

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Vitamin E

15
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Water soluble vitamins that interact with other water soluble vitamins and act as coenzymes by facilitating enzymatic reactions

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B Vitamins

16
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What government agency regulates nutrition related affairs

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USDA

17
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What are the five basic categories of my plate?

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Grains, vegetables, dairy, fruits, and protein

18
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Anemia, low resistance to infection, and organ impairment are examples of what

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Protein deficiency

19
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Where is glucose stored

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Muscles and liver

20
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Choose foods that are what

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High in nutrients and low in calories

21
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The recommended intake of fat is what

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26%

22
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How many common amino acids

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20

23
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Combinations of two incomplete proteins that together provide all the essential amino acids and make a complete protein

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Complementary foods

24
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Fructose is an example of

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Monosaccharide

25
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Lactose and sucrose

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Disaccharide

26
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Starch and fiber

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Polysaccharide

27
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Two types of fiber

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Soluble and insoluble

28
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What does omega 6 do

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Maintain the lipid barrier of the skin

29
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What does omega 3 do

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Reduces the chance of clogged and hardened arteries

30
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Waxy substance found in your body that is needed to produce hormones, vitamin D, and bile

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Cholesterol

31
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Measure of heat units

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Calories

32
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A gram of protein has how many calories

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4

33
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Biological catalysts made of protein and vitamins

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Enzymes

34
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Where can you find vitamin b-6

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Leafy greens

35
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Functions are metabolism, and formation of fatty acids

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Biotin

36
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Aid in hair growth

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Inositol

37
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What vitamin has these deficiency symptoms muscular atrophy, abnormal fat deposits in muscles, gastrointestinal conditions, heart disease, impotency

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Vitamin E

38
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Copper is found where

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Seafood and almonds

39
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Helps with fluid balance, controls activity of heart muscle, nervous system, and kidneys

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Potassium

40
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Helps with healthy digestion and metabolism, reproductive system, aids in healing

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Zinc

41
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Retinoic acid are from what vitamin

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Vitamin A

42
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Where does the skin synthesis vitamin D from

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Cholesterol

43
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How should you use vitamin E

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Internally and externally

44
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Needed for healthy teeth and bone formation

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Fluoride

45
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What is an example of practicing wellness

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Scheduling routine health checks

46
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What is the importance of fats

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Used for energy