HC Chapter 8 vocab

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addiction

dependence on some habit;may be physical, psychological, or both.

anabolism

any constructive process by which simple substances are converted by living cells into more complex compounds

calorie

unit of heat

carbohydrates

starches, sugars, celluslose, and gums

catabolism

breaking down process by which complex substances are converted by living cells into simple compounds

metabloism

sum of all teh physical and chemical prosecces by which living organized substance is produced, maintained and transformed to produce energ

mieral

nonorganic solid substance

nutrients

proteins carbohydrates, fats vitamins and minerals necessary for growth, normal functioning and maintaining life

nutrition

process of taking in nutrients and using them for body function

protein

group of complex organic compounds taht are the main part of cell protoplasm

terminal

illness or injury for which there is no reasonable expectation of recovery

vitamins

organic compounds needed by the body for metabolism growth and development

cholesterol

pearly fatlike steroid alcohol found in animal fats and oils

fat

adipose tissue; reserve supply of energy

megadose

overdoes, 10 times the recommended does