| A | B |
|---|
| esophagus | passageway from mouth to stomach |
| small intestine | nutrients are absorbed by the villi |
| large intestine | waste products stored here until excreted from the body |
| stomach | churns foods and adds gastric juices for digestion |
| diarrhea | too much water in waste product |
| constipation | not enough water in waste product |
| acid reflux | acids from stomach going up the esophagus |
| metabolism | the rate that a person can digest food |
| carbohydrates | used for 'instant' energy |
| fats | source of stored energy |
| water | hydrates the body; helps create homeostasis |
| proteins | repair tissue |
| vitamins and minerals | trigger processes within the body |
| calorie | a measurement of heat energy |
| nutrient density | the number of calories provided by a food in comparison to nutrients provided |
| cholesterol | a fatty wax-like substance |
| HDL | 'good' cholesterol |
| LDL | 'bad' cholesterol |
| anorexia nervosa | self-starvation |
| bulimia | binge and purge |
| compulsive overeating | disordered eating that can lead to obesity |
| anemia | lack of iron in the blood |
| osteoporosis | lack of calcium; brittle bones |
| fiber | undigestible carbohydrate; push food through digestive tract |
| empty calorie foods | foods that contain few nutrients and lots of calories |
| calorie expenditure | measurement of energy burned during activity |
| calorie intake | a measurement of calories provided by foods eaten |
| calories / pound | 3500 |
