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Anabolism
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Metabolic process whereby cells convert simple subtances into more comples ones.
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Catabolism
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Metabolic process whereby cells breakdown complex substances into simple, smaller ones.
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BMR-Basic Metabolic rate
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Number of calories needed for resting energy expenditure performed upon awakening, 10-12 hours after eatng, 12-18 hours after significant physical activity.
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Over-nutrition
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The long term consumption of an excess of nutrients
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Under-nutrition
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Poor health resulting from the depletion of nutrients due to inadequate nutrient intake overtime. Often associated with poverty, alcoholism, and some eating disorders.
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Basal Metabolism
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Minimal amount of calories required to sustain life in a resting individual
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Full values of carbohydrates
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4 calories/gram example 23 grams of carbo=92 calories
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Full values of fat
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9 calories/gram
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Full values of protein
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4 calories/gram
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BMI Body Mass Index
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Using weight and height to calculate risk for overall health risks
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Energy Balance
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Calorie expenditure=caloric intake
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Nutrients
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Any substance in food that the body can use to obtain energy, build tissues, or regulate functions.
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Malnutrition
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Failure to achieve nutrient requirements which can impair physical and or mental health.
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Overweight
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BMI at or above 25kg/m2 but below 30kg/m2
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Obese
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BMI at or above 30kg/m2
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