| A | B |
|---|
| drugs made from opium | narcotics |
| a disorder in which a person is physically and psychologically dependent on alcohol | alcoholism |
| a chemical stimulant that increases heart rate and blood pressure | nicotine |
| a physical dependence on a drug | addiction |
| any chemical substance that causes a physical or emotional change in a person | drug |
| a substance that must be consumed or taken in by an organism to promote normal growth, maintenance and repair | nutrient |
| a disorder resulting from consiming too few calories or too few nutrients | malnutrition |
| a biochemical composed or one or more simple sugars bonded together | carbohydrate |
| an organic compound that controls many body functions including cell growth and hormone production | vitamin |
| a biochemical composed of amino acids | proteins |
| used to provide and store energy | carbohydrate |
| substance that helps regulate chemical reactions, transport and store materials and provides support | protein |
| an energy storage nutrient that helps the body store some vitamins | fat |
| an element that is essential for good health | mineral |
| type of fat that helps reduce blood cholestrol levels | unsaturated fat |
| type of fat that may increase blood cholestrol levels | saturated fat |
| substance that speeds up the actionof the central nervous system | stimulant |
| substance that slows down body functions and reduces alertness | depressant |
| helps control symptoms of allergies, asthma and colds | antihistamine |
| analgesic | drugs used to relieve pain |
| substance used as a muscle relaxer or aid sleep | sedative |
| substance used to fight bacterial infections | antibiotic |
| substance that distorts senses and cause mood changes and changes in thought processes | hallucinogen |
| condition characterized by an extremely high percentage of body fat | obesity |
| eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and a fear of gaining weight | anorexia nervosa |
| disorder characterized by binge eating followed by induced vomiting | bulimia |
