| A | B |
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| nutrient | a substance that must be consumed or taken in by an organism to promote normal growth, maintenance, and repair |
| carbohydrate | a biochemical composed of one or more simple sugars conded together; used to provide and store energy |
| protein | a biochemical composed of amino acids; its functions include regulating chemical reactions, transporting, and storing materials, and providing support |
| fat | an energy-storage nutrient that helps the body store some vitamins |
| mineral | an element that is essential for good health |
| vitamin | an organic compound that controls many body functions, including cell growth and hormone production |
| malnutrition | a disorder resulting from consuming too few calories or too few vitamins |
| drug | any chemical substance that causes a physical or emotional change in a person |
| addiction | a physical dependence on a drug |
| nicotine | a chemical stimulant that increases heart rate and blood pressure |
| alcoholism | a disorder in which a person is physically and psychologically dependent on alcohol |
| narcotics | drugs made from opium |
| hygiene | methods of preserving and protecting your health |
| aerobic exercise | vigorous, sustained exercise of the whole body for 20 minutes or more |
| stress | the physical and mental response to situations that create pressure |
