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A substance or nutrient that contains the element carbon.
Ex. Carbs, lipids, proteins, and vitamins |
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A substance or nutrient that does not contain carbon.
Ex. Minerals and water |
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| Body needs in large amounts to support normal body function and health. (Carbs, lipids, proteins) |
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| Needs in small amounts (Vitamins and Minerals) |
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| Soluble in fat, stored in the human body, toxicity can occur from consuming excess amounts, which accumulate in the body. Ex. A,D,E, and K |
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| Soluble in water, not stored to any extent in the human body, excess excreted in urine, toxictiy generally only occurs as a result of vitamin supplementation. Ex. C, B vitamins |
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| What are the components of gastric juice? |
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Hydrochloric acid (HCL): Denatures proteins and activates pepsin.
Pepsin: Enzyme to digest protein
Gastric Lipase: Enzyme to digest fat
Intrinsic factor: Protein to absorb vitamin B12. |
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| Liquid product of mechanical and chemical digestion in the stomach. |
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| Layer that protects the stomach lining from the acid in gastric juices. |
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