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HORMONES
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Carbohydrates (CHO)
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organic compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen, & oxygen in various combinations.
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Simple Carbohydrates
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are usually known as sugars, can be subdivided into 2 groups:
disaccharides & monosaccharides. (think of saccharine as a non caloric sweetner). |
usually refers to table sugar, or sucrose, a disaccharide and the monosaccharides.
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Complex carbohydrates
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commonly known as starches, are generally formed when 3 or more glucose molecules combine.
a.k.a Polysaccharides |
foods high in starch, such as bread, cereals, fruits, & veggies.
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Digestion
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Carb Loading
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also called glycogen loading and glycogen super compensation, is a dietary technique designed to promote a significant increase in the glycogen content in the liver & the muscles in an attempt to delay the onset of fatigue.
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Dietary Fiber
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Non digestible carbohydrates and lignin that are intrinsic and intact in plants.
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Types of Fat
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Cholesterol
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one of the lipids known as sterols. It is not a fat, but is a fat-like pearly substance found in animal tissues.
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It is not an essential nutrient for humans BC it is manufactured naturally in the liver.
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What are the major functions of the body lipids?
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•Structure
•Metabollic Regulation •Energy Source |
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(EAA) Essential Amino Acids
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amino acids that must be obtained in the diet, and can not be manufactured in the body.
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Protein Needs Based on Age
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Function of Protein
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