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SC 101
Chapter 9-through colon cancer
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Biology
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11/21/2012

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calories
Definition
unit used to measure heat energu and the energy content of food
men-2900
women-2200
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carbohydrates
Definition
provide energy
45-65% of calories
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proteins
Definition
raw materials to build tissues
amino acids
10-35% of calories
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fat and other lipids
Definition
energy and raw materials build tissues
saturated vs. unsaturated<-the one you want
about 25% of calories
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vitamins
Definition
proper functioning of chemical processes
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water soluble vitamins
Definition
C, B complex
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fat soluble vitamins
Definition
A, D, E, K
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deficiency disease
Definition
not enough vitamins
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hypervitaminosis
Definition
too much vitamins (all about balance)
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minerals
Definition
-growth and repair of body tissues
-provide for bone and teeth construction and muscle contraction
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water
Definition
provides medium for chemical reactions
transport of material
sources vs. uses
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metabolism
Definition
all of the chemical reactions in cells that use or release energy
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BMR
Definition
-basail metabolic rate
-rate at which metabolic reactions occur when the body is at rest
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caloric intake in the form of food equals caloric output from the
Definition
BMR and muscular activities
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positive energy balance
Definition
-can be bad
-caloric intake exceeds output
-excess stored in tissues
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negative energy balance
Definition
-caloric output exceeds input
-weight loss
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obesity
Definition
20% above desired weight due to excess adipose tissues
Term
alimentary canal
Definition
oral cavity (mouth)
esophagus
stomach
small intestine
large intestine (colon)
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