Metabolism and Nutritional Concepts

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The body's use of molecules for energy and growth.

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Metabolism

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Broken down into glucose and used in cellular respiration to release energy.

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Carbohydrates

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Broken down into amino acids and used for growth and repair.

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Proteins

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What the body needs in order to undergo cellular processes to release energy and for growth and repair.

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Metabolic Needs

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The different rates that varying carbohydrates are broken down into glucose.

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Glycemic Index

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Carbohydrates that break down quickly and provide immediate energy.

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High Glycemic Index

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Carbohydrates that break down slowly and provide longer lasting energy over a longer time period.

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Low Glycemic Index