BIO-1201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: South Beach Diet, Body Mass Index, Atkins Diet
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1. the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats. 2. a special course of food to which one restricts oneself, either to lose weight or for medical reasons. Restrict oneself to small amounts or special kinds of food in order to lose weight. Synonyms:be on a diet, eat sparingly; lose weight, watch one"s weight, reduce, slenderize; Major minerals needed at higher levels than trace minerals. Adult females need more iron than men to contract menstruation. People take calcium supplements to counteract osteoporosis. The recommended intake is 500 milligrams but the average american take in over 4,000 milligrams each day. Organic compounds (other than carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) that regulate various metabolic activities. No scientific evidence of vitamins are wonder drugs to prevent aging and cure disease. Vitamin c, e, and a are believed to defend the body against free radicals- antioxidants. It is about 60% of an adult"s body.
