health

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metabolism

the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life

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essential nutrients 

nutrients that can’t be made by the body, and must be supplied by food 

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calorie 

a unit of energy 

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amino acids 

molecules that combine to form proteins 

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glucose

comes from carbohydrates in the food and drink you consume

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nutrients 

chemical substances required by the body to sustain basic functions 

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sugar 

the crystalline substance that contains sucrose

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fat

the greasy and oily layer under your skin 

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cholesterol 

the fat-like substance that’s found in the cells in your body 

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carbohydrates 

sugar molecules 

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electrolytes 

minerals in your blood that carry an electric charge 

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HDL

high-density lipoprotein 

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LDL

low-density lipoprotein 

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water

a colorless odorless transparent liquid that is vital to live 

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protein 

made up of links of amino acids 

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triglyceride

a fat called lipid that’s circulates in your blood 

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minerals 

naturally occurring elements or components 

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enzymes 

proteins that help speed up metabolism 

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diet 

the sum of food consumed by a person 

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H2O

the chemical symbol for water 

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digestion 

the process of breaking down food 

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trans fat

unsaturated fatty acids that come together 

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supplement 

a product that is added to a diet 

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calcium 

a mineral you need to keep your body healthy 

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blood sugar 

the main sugar that is found in your blood