Macro Magic
This is the storage form of glucose found in the liver and muscles of humans and animals.
Glycogen
The four fat-soluble vitamins that are stored in the body and pose a higher risk of toxicity than water-soluble vitamins.
Vitamin A, D, E, K
While digestion begins in the mouth and continues in the stomach, the majority of nutrient absorption occurs in this organ.
Small intestine
This macronutrient is the most energy-dense, providing 9 calories per gram.
Fat
A gluten-free diet is medically necessary for individuals with this autoimmune condition, but offers no proven health benefit for the general population.
celiac disease
Unlike carbohydrates and lipids, proteins are unique because their chemical structure contains this specific element.
Nitrogen
Women of childbearing age are advised to consume adequate amounts of this B-vitamin to prevent neural tube defects like Spina Bifida in the developing fetus.
Folate
This circular muscle (sphincter) creates a barrier between the esophagus and the stomach; if it malfunctions, it allows acidic gastric juice to flow upward, causing heartburn or GERD.
According to FDA regulations, the ingredients list on a food package must be listed in this specific order.
Descending order by weight
The false belief that performing exercises for a specific body part (like crunches for abs) will burn fat specifically in that area is known as this.
Spot Reduction
This specific type of fatty acid contains one or more double bonds in its carbon chain and is typically liquid at room temperature.
Unsaturated Fat
This water-soluble vitamin requires "Intrinsic Factor," a protein made in the stomach, in order to be absorbed in the small intestine.
Produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, this substance acts as an emulsifier to break large fat globules into smaller droplets.
Bile
If a snack bar contains 10 grams of Carbohydrates, 5 grams of Protein, and 2 grams of Fat, this is the total caloric value of the snack.
78 calories
10g carbs x 4kcal/g + 5g pro x 4 kcal/g, 2g fat x 9kcal/g
Despite marketing claims about "detox teas" or "cleanses," these two organs are the body's primary natural detoxification system.
Liver and Kidneys