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Erythrocytes red blood cells that transports oxygen leukocytes white blood cells-key to our immune function. defend against infection and the progression of cancer Platelets cell fragments that assist in the formation of blood clots and help stop bleeding hemoglobin oxygen-carrying protein found in our red blood cells. contains two-thirds of iron heme iron-containing molecule found in hemoglobin myoglobin iron-containing protein similar to hemoglobin that is found in muscle cells

what is nutrition? the study of food, including: how food nourishes our bodies how food influences our health early nutrition research focused on making a link between dietary deficiencies and illnesses but now it mainly focuses on... supporting health and preventing and treating chronic diseases (began after ww2) nutrition involves study of what? food consumption food digestion food absorption food storage factors that influence eating patterns recommended amounts of types of food...

coenzyme a molecule that combines with an enzyme to activate it and help it do its job -w/o these we would be unable to produce the energy necessary for sustaining life and supporting daily activities -e.g., B vitamins act as these to promote energy metabolism thiamin (Vitamin B1) -vitamin -deficiency results in disease called beriberi -plays critical role in breaking down glucose for energy -acts as coenzyme in metabolism of essential amino acids -found in enriched cereals and grains,...

Nutrition An Applied Approach 5th Edition questions and answers Nutrition: An Applied Approach, Which statement is FALSE concerning the field of nutrition? A) Nutrition is the study of how food nourishes the body. B) Nutrition encompasses how we consume, digest, absorb, and store food. C) Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the fourteenth century. D) Nutrition involves studying the factors that influence eating patterns Answer is C. Which of the following chronic diseases...

Test Bank For Nutrition An Applied Approach 5thEdition by Thompson Chapter 1 Nutrition: Linking Food and Health Multiple Choice Questions 1) Which statement is FALSE concerning the field of nutrition

Nutrition - An Applied Approach, Chapter 1 (verified answers)