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Vitamins
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Nutrients that act as co-enzymes in chemical reactions. Examples includes
A,B,C,D,E and K |
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Caffine
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A central nervous stimulant found in coffee and sodas
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Diabetes
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Disease characterized by an inability to process or utilize glucose
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Scurvy
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Disease caused by lack of vitamin C
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Amino Acids
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The building blocks of protien
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Anorexia Nervosa
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Disease characterized by lack of appetite for food
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Metabolism
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Regulated by the actions of the thyroid gland
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Fat
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Nutrient that is stored for future energy needs
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Carbohydrate
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Sugars and starches
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Calorie
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Unit used to measure the energy content in food
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