what are the functions of nutrients? | what makes up the nutrients structure? | what happens if you have too much of a nutrient | do you lose/gain energy from mandatory bodily functions? | how does the state of health affect the ability to process energy? |
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provides energy, like a fuel source. normally stored for later use.
what does fat do?
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fat structure is made up of a glycerol that has joined three fatty acids.
what is the structure of fats ?
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obesity, diabetes, constipation, vascular diseases, and atherosclerosis.
what are some effects of having too much carbohydrate?
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lose
Does the respiratory system gain or lose energy?
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protein
when the body is fighting an infection, what macromolecule is elevated in the body?
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proteins affect the construction of enzymes and hormones. they also transport and accelerate metabolic reactions
what do proteins affect?
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protein structure is a sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain.
What is the structure of protein?
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heart disease, cholesterol, obesity, many types of cancers,
,what are some effects of having too many fats?
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lose
Does the muscle system gain or lose energy?
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Carbohydrates
Which macromolecule would directly affect someone with diabetes?
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carbohydrates provide fuel for the nervous systems and energy for working muscles.
how do carbohydrates work?
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a pattern of one carbon molecule, 2 hydrogen molecules and one oxygen molecule, being a simple sugar.
What is the carbohydrate structure?
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weight gain, constipation, dehydration, kidney damage, cancer risk, heart disease,
what could someone receive if they have too much protein?
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lose
Does the cardiovascular system gain or lose energy?
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fats
If someone has metabolism disorder, what substance in affecting and affected by this condition?
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to carry the code for making proteins.
what is the function of nucleic acids?
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a phosphate group, a deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogen base.
What is the structure of nucleic acids ?
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mutational effects, or cancer. But generally this will not happen due to them being helpful instead of harmful.
what could happen if too much nucleic acid is taken in?
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gain and lose
Does the digestive system gain or lose energy?
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Nucleic acid
In a state of health that involves cancer and age related disorders, what macromolecule is elevated?
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