HOSA Nutrition
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
Beriberi - ANSDeficiency disease caused by lack of vitamin b1 thiamine. Legs feel heavy feet burn and
muscles degenerate.
Basal metabolism rate BMR - ANSThe rate at which energy is needed for body maintenance.
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
caliper - ANSMechanical device used to measure percentage of body fat by skinfold measurement
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
Beriberi - ANSDeficiency disease caused by lack of vitamin b1 thiamine. Legs feel heavy feet burn and
muscles degenerate.
Basal metabolism rate BMR - ANSThe rate at which energy is needed for body maintenance.
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
caliper - ANSMechanical device used to measure percentage of body fat by skinfold measurement
