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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 advocacy | the support of a cause |
| ban | to not allow |
| cholesterol | a substance that is found in the bodies of people and animals; low-density liprotein (LDL= bad cholesterol; high-density liprotein (HDL= good cholesterol) |
| clog | to block something |
| consumption | the use of food for energy |
| diagnosis | the art or act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms |
| environment | the circumstances, objects, or conditions by which one is surrounded |
| fiber | mostly indigestible material in food that stimulates the intestine; bulk, roughage |
| genes | ab specific sequence of nucleotides in DNA or RNA that is located on a chromosome and that is the functional unit of inheritance controlling the transmission and expression of one or more traits |
| harm | to damage, injure, hurt, or wound |
| inherently | in a way that is a permanent part of something |
| lifestyle | the way people live and work |
| lobbying | to conduct activities aimed at influencing public officials and especially members of a legislative body on legislation; to attempt to influence or sway a public official toward a desired action |
| longevity | long life |
| nutrient | a substance needed to be alive |
| obese | having excessive body fat |
| regulate | to govern or direct according to rule; to bring under the control of law or constitued authority; to make regulations for or concerning a country |
| saturated | containing the highest amount of substance |
| sedentary | sitting down and not moving |
| trend | a developing change or situation |
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