190 vocabulary

Cholesterol

Waxy fat-like substance found in blood and all cells, high amounts lead to heart disease

Carbohydrates

Provide energy and are broken down into glucose

Vitamins

Organic substances that are water or fat-soluble and required for normal growth

Protein

A nutrient made of amino acids, “building blocks” of tissues

Water-Soluble

Vitamins that are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day, such as B and C

Triglycerides

Type of fat found in the blood, high levels can increase risk of stroke & heart attack

Metabolism

Chemical reactions in the body's cells that change food into energy

Antioxidant

Chemical agents that fight cell-destroying substances called free radicals

Fat-Soluble

Vitamins that are stored in the body, such as A,D,E,K

Bias

Formation of an opinion without foundation or reason

Prejudice

A negative opinion toward someone due to race, religion, or gender etc.

Physiological

The study of body functions. Functions of all living organisms

Psychological

Pertaining to the mind. Awareness, feeling, motivation

Hierarchy

Any system of persons or things ranked one above another

Dysphasia

Difficulty speaking