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7-day dietary survey - method for estimating nutrient intake Albumin - is the primary transporter for FAs in the bloodstream Androstenedione - synthetic product to stimulate testosterone synthesis: , increases muscle mass and improves recovery. Banned by the IOC Anemia - Lack of healthy red blood cells Anorexia nervosa - extremely low food intake aspartame - synthetic additive with 180x the sweetness of sucrose Average intake - used when a RDA value cannot be determined Bee pollen - mixt of bee saliva, plant nectar,and pollen; increases energy levels, enhances physical fitness, improves endurance, and boost immune function. Beta oxidative pathway - acetyl-CoA is split in the mitochondria to produce ATP Beta-hydroxyl beta methybutyrate(HMB) - Metabolite of the amino acid leucine; Decreases protein breakdown, improves muscle mass, and increases strength (clinical muscle wasting conditions) Binge eating - consumption of large amounts of food Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) - skin temperature can affect the validity of this assessmentBody composition - the ratio of fat -free mass to fat mass Body dysmorphic disorder - eating/psychological disorder more common among males Body mass index - correlates with the risk for various diseases Body size - volume, mass, length, and surface area of the body Body structure - arrangement of body parts such as bones o muscle Boron - Trace element present in vegetables and non citrus fruits; Improves bone density, muscle mass and strength in postmenopausal women deprived of boron Caffeine - Substance in coffee and chocolate; Increases performance and alertness; decreases exercise exertion Calcium/phosphorus - are structural components of bones and teeth simultaneous release and uptake of calcium ie:(an athlete with amenorrhea should supplement with calcium) Calorie Free - less than 5 calories per serving Carbohydrates - predominantly used during high intensity training Carnitine - Vitamin like substance transports FAs into mitochondria; Improves fat oxidation, helps weight loss, improves vo(2)max; found in red meat and dairy. Cholesterol - is a precursor to vitamin D and testosterone Choline - Precursor of the neuro-transmitter acetylcholine; Improves performance and decreases fatigue. Found in meat and dairy; claims are based on in vito (test tube) studies