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23 Cards in this Set
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The breaking down of food polymers.
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DIGESTION
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Physical separation of clumps of food into smaller pieces.
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MECHANICAL DIGESTION
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Breakdown of polymers to monomers.
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CHEMICAL DIGESTION
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Breaks down polymers.
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ENZYMES
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Emulsifies fats.
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BILE
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Denatures proteins found in food.
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ACIDS
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Neutralizes acids.
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BASES
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Nutrients we must eat; we can't synthesize them.
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ESSENTIAL
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Nutrients our bodies can make from other food.
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NONESSENTIAL
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Nutrients that provide energy (i.e. carbs, proteins, lipids).
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CALORIC
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Nutrients that don't provide energy (i.e. vitamins, minerals, H20).
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NONCALORIC
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Nutrient needed for muscles, skin, nails, hair, enzymes (i.e. meat, nuts, eggs, beans).
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PROTEIN
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Nutrient used for storing energy, insulation, membranes.
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LIPIDS
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Nutrient used for energy.
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CARBOHYDRATES
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Organic molecules that activate enzymes.
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VITAMINS
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Inorganic nutrients that form specific structures in the body (i.e. K, Fe).
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MINERALS
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Solvent for the body's reactions that flushes out wastes.
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WATER
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What are the six types of nutrients?
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CARBOHYDRATES, PROTEINS, LIPIDS, VITAMINS, MINERALS, WATER
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Lard, butter.
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SATURATED FATS
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Vegetable oil.
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UNSATURATED FATS
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Crisco, margerine.
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TRANS FATS
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Glucose, sucrose (sugars).
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SIMPLE CARBS
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Starches, bread, pasta, potatoes.
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COMPLEX CARBS
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