Close up - C1 - Unit 5

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High-fructose corn sugar (noun)

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A sweetener made from corn starch that is added to many processed foods and drinks.

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Condiments (noun)

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Sauces or spices used to add flavor to food. Example: Ketchup, mustard, and relish are common condiments.

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Laced (verb)

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Mixed with something, often to add a harmful substance. Example: The drink was laced with too much sugar.

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Havoc (noun)

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Widespread destruction or confusion. Example: The sugary drinks played havoc with the rats' memories.

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Stunted (verb)

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Slowed or stopped the growth or development of something. Example: The sugar stunted their learning ability.

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Neuroscientist (noun)

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A scientist who studies the nervous system, including the brain.

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Navigate (verb)

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To find the way through a place. Example: The rats were trained to navigate a maze.

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Syrups (noun)

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A thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in boiling water, often used for preserving fruit.

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Fructose (noun)

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A type of sugar found in fruits and honey. Example: The syrup was made up of 15% fructose.

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Rodents (noun)

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Small mammals with sharp front teeth, like rats and mice. Example: During the experiment, half the rodents were given flaxseed oil.