HOSA Nutrition 2025
Absorption - ansTaking up of nutrients in the intestines
Adipose tissue - ansFatty tissue
Aerobic metabolism - ansCombining nutrient oxygen within the cell; also called oxidation.
Albumin - ansProtein that occurs in blood plasma
Alkalosis - ansCondition in which exc...
HOSA Nutrition 2025
Absorption - ansTaking up of nutrients in the intestines
Adipose tissue - ansFatty tissue
Aerobic metabolism - ansCombining nutrient oxygen within the cell; also called oxidation.
Albumin - ansProtein that occurs in blood plasma
Alkalosis - ansCondition in which excess base accumulates in, or acids are lost from, the body.
Amino acids - ansNitrogen containing chemical compounds of which protein is composed
Amphetamines - ansDrugs intended to inhibit appetite
Anemia - ansCondition caused by insufficient number of red blood cells, hemoglobin or blood volume.
Angina pectoris - ansPain in the heart muscle due to inadequate blood supply.
arteriosclerosis - ansGeneric term for thickened arteries
Arthritis - ansChronic disease involving the joints
ascites - ansAbnormal collection of fluid in the abdomen.
aspartame - ansArtificial sweetener made from two amino acid; does not require insulin for metabolism
, aspirated - ansInhaled or suctioned
Atherosclerosis - ansa form of arteriolosclerosis affecting the intima (inner lining) of the artery walls
avitaminosis - ansWithout vitamins
Basal metabolism rate BMR - ansThe rate at which energy is needed for body maintenance.
Beriberi - ansDeficiency disease caused by lack of vitamin b1 thiamine. Legs feel heavy feet burn and muscles
degenerate.
bile - ansSecretion of the liver, stored in the gallbladder, essential for the digestion of fat.
Bioavailable - ansThe ability of a nutrient to be readily absorbed and used by the body
biotin - ansa B vitamin, necessary for metabolism
Bolus - ansFood in the mouth that is ready to be swallowed
Botulism - ansDeadliest of food poisoning; cost by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum
bran - ansouter covering of grain kernels. Contains minerals B vitamins cellulose and protein
Buffer systems - ansProtective systems regulating amounts of hydrogen ions in body fluids
Cachexia - ansSevere malnutrition and body wasting caused by chronic disease
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