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Worksheet 10

Worksheet 10

Q CHEM 9 – W10 20 pts Worksheet 10 – Chapters 16, 17 On a separate sheet of paper, briefly write definitions for each of the following vocabulary words. Attach that paper to the back of this worksheet. (10 points) 1. What are some causes of cancer? Describe three ways to treat cancer. (5 points)2. What are some pros and cons for using aspirin? (2 points)

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Ch 16 – nutrition, digestion, basal metabolic rate (BMR), vitamins, minerals, food additives, flavors, antioxidants, stabilizers/thickeners, diet, low density lipoproteins (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL) Ch 17 – medicine, drugs, AIDS, antibiotics, steroids, hormones, depressants, stimulants, anti-cancer Nutrition: is the needed substances for the body like carbohydrate, proteins, and lipids Digestion: is the process of extraction of nutrients from food basal metabolic rate (BMR): amount of energy needed for basic body functions per hour vitamins: are substances that needed for important body functions but not part of essential nutrients like carbohydrates minerals: are metal ions that are important for the body. food additives: are special chemical reagents that are added to food to prolong their shelf life for example flavors: are taste molecules that stimulate taste buds. Antioxidants: are molecules in food that help fight the aging process