Unit #2 Vocab

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Small chemical unit of proteins.

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Amino Acid

Front

Condition causing weakness, fatigue, and headaches due to low red blood cells or hemoglobin.

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Anemia

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A type of fat made by the body found in some foods.

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Cholesterol

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Nutrient and major energy source for the body.

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Carbohydrate

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Condition where body tissues lose excess water.

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Dehydration

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Nutrient made of fatty acids, key energy source for muscles.

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fat

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A vitamin that dissolves in body fat for storage.

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Fat soluble Vitamin

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A complex carbohydrate the body can't digest.

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Fiber

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Type of carbohydrate, preferred energy source for brain and CNS.

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Glucose

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Stored glucose in muscles and liver; supplies energy between meals.

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Glycogen