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8.L.5.2 Health
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Vitamins
compounds that help regulate many vital body processes, including the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients
Minerals
Elements found in food that are used by the body
health
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
exercise
purposeful physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive, and that improves or maintains physical fitness
Respiration
The process by which cells break down simple food molecules to release the energy they contain.
diabetes
A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin, the hormone required for the metabolism of sugar
cardiovascular disease
A general term for all diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
blood pressure
Pressure exerted by the blood upon the walls of the blood vessels, especially arteries, usually measured by means of a sphygmomanometer and expressed in millimeters of mercury.
noninfectious disease
A disease that cannot spread from one individual to another; often caused by lifestyle (diet, exercise, environmental exposures such as alcohol & tobacco)
risk factors
Actions or behaviors that represent a potential health threat
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