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fat like substance that is produced by the body and found in foods of animal origin.
cholesterol/lipids
participates in the synthesis of thyroxine a hormone in the thyroid gland
iodine
it is the most abundant trace element in the body
iron
it is responsible for maintaining the fluid balance
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it promotes fluid and electrolytes balance
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important in forming bones and teeth of toddlers
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naturally occurring substance that is formed through geological process
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it is stored in the body cells and are not excreted as easily as water soluble vitamins
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it travels freely through the body, an excess amount usually are excreted by the kidney
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it is an any of a group of substance that is required in a small amount for health, growth and development
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these are nutrients needed throughout life in small quantities
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it is an essential nutrient that is involved in every function of the body
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it is the insoluble not sweet form of carbohydrate
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it is the simplest form of all carbohydrates
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it is an element composed of CHO
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it is the sum of all cell interactions between an organism and the food it consumes
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it serves as a passage for food from mouth to stomach
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the process by which foods are broken down to the body to use in growth development he need and for prevention of diseases
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the process by which digested proteins, fats, minerals, and water are actively and passively transported through the intestinal mucosa into the blood
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chemical process for energy and cellular growth and repair
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Study Notes
Trace Elements
- A substance produced by the body and found in animal foods.
- It is the most abundant trace element, involved in the synthesis of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone.
- It is essential for maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance.
- Plays a crucial role in forming bones and teeth, particularly in toddlers.
Minerals
- Naturally occurring substances formed through geological processes.
- They are stored in body cells, and are not excreted as easily as water-soluble vitamins.
- They are essential nutrients required in small amounts for health, growth and development.
- Excess minerals are typically excreted by the kidneys.
Carbohydrates
- The insoluble, non-sweet form of carbohydrate.
- They are the simplest form of carbohydrates, composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen (CHO).
Metabolism
- The sum of all cellular interactions between an organism and the food it consumes.
- It is essential for growth, development, and the prevention of diseases.
Digestion
- This process starts in the mouth and continues through the stomach.
- It involves breaking down food to make it usable for the body.
Absorption
- This process enables digested proteins, fats, minerals, and water to be transported from the intestines into the blood.
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