match the following definitions with the correct terms.
1.
this condition is characterized by an excess of body fat.
2.
this can be thought of as the state of physical, mental, and social well-being.
3.
these substances act as catalysts in order to aid in the chemical breakdown and absorption of nutrients.
4.
this is the long tube stretching from the mouth to the anus that is responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients.
5.
these are chemical substances found in foods that are used by the body to maintain health.
6.
this is the wave-like motion in which muscular contractions push the food along in the digestive tract.
7.
this process enables our bodies to utilize the nutrients we receive from food for energy and other essential bodily functions.
8.
this is the act or process of converting the food we consume into chemical substances that can be absorbed and utilized.
9.
this refers to the condition of one's health as influenced by the utilization of nutrients.
10.
this condition occurs when waste products move too quickly through the intestines, not allowing enough time for adequate water absorption to take place.
a.
obesity
b.
nutritional status
c.
health
d.
peristalsis
e.
absorption
f.
gastrointestinal tract
g.
diarrhea
h.
digestion
i.
digestive enzymes
j.
nutrient

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