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Digestion

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The process by which the body breaks down into small nutient molecules

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Nutrient

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Substances in food that provide the raw materials and the energy the body needs to carry out all its essential processes

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Protein

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any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consist of large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are an essential part of all living organisms, especially as structural components of body tissues such as muscle, hair, collagen, etc., and as enzymes and antibodies

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Vitamin

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any of a group of organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.

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Mineral

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a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence.

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Amino Acid

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a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl

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Fat

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a natural oily or greasy substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs.

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Glucose

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a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.

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Carbohydrate

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any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.

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Absorption

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the process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.

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Saliva

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watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands, providing lubrication for chewing and swallowing, and aiding digestion.

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Enzyme

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a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.