Hunger vs. Appetite Digestive System Macronutrients Micronutrients Metabolism
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What is hunger?
The physiological drive for food that occurs when the body senses that we need to eat (need).
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What is digestion?
The first primary organ of the digestive system.
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What is carbohydrates?
The nutrient with the main function of supplying all of our cells with energy.
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What is water soluble vitamins?
Vitamins that dissolve in water and are transported through blood. You cannot get too much of these vitamins because we urinate the excess.
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What is metabolism?
The process of changing food to energy in our body.
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What is appetite?
The psychological desire to consume specific foods when we are influenced (want).
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What is absorption?
The second major step in the digestive system.
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What is lipids?
The nutrient that transports fat-soluble vitamins during absorption.
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What is fat soluble vitamins?
Vitamins that dissolve in fat and are transported in fat.
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What is RMR?
The minimum amount of energy you need for basic life-sustaining functions while you are resting.
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What is satiety?
The feeling of being full.
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What is elimination?
The third major step in the digestive system.
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What is proteins?
The nutrient that works as enzymes, antibiotics, and supports growth.
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What is vitamin A?
Vitamin that helps maintain eye health.
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What is male?
The gender that has a faster metabolism/metabolic rate.
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What is glucose?
The body's main source of energy.
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What is the small intestine?
The organ responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption.
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What is complimentary proteins?
Two incomplete proteins eaten together to consume all of the essential amino acids.
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What is vitamin C?
Vitamin that works as an antioxidant fighting free radicals and regenerating vitamin E when needed.
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What is glycogen?
Energy stored in our muscle for ready-to-use energy.
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What is hormone?
Chemical messenger.
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What is the gallbladder?
The organ that releases bile to help emulsify (break down) fat for absorption.
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What is whole grain?
Grains that contain the bran, germ, and endosperm. They help with regulating cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
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What is calcium?
Component of our bone that we need to consume for our bone health.
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What is fat?
Energy storage after glycogen stores are full.






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