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 * [[file:Digestive SystemDEVONA.ppt]]

Biology Terms: Sources: Dictionary.com and Bio. Book
 * **Amino Acid** - organic molecule that is the building block of protein
 * **Antibiotic**- Substance used as adrug to kill bacteria
 * **Artery**- Vessels that carry blood away from the heart to the body's organs
 * **Aorta** - Main artery in the body that receives blood from the left ventricle
 * **Appendicular**- Bones that form the arms and legs
 * **Dermis** - thick layer of skin beneath the epidermis
 * **Duodenum** - First part of the small intestine
 * **Pathogen** - Disease causing agent
 * **Pigment** - Molecule containing atoms that enable it to absorb certain wavelengths of light
 * **Trach ea** - Tube that carries air from the larynx to the lungs
 * **Histology** - The study of tissues
 * **Vein** - Large vessel that carries blood toward the heart
 * **Spongy Bone** - Tissue in the human skeleton composed of hardened fibers interspersed with many spaces.

 **Childhood Obesity:**   1.  The body mass index is the most common measurement tool for determining obesity. 2.    It is extremely good for kids to follow an adult diet. 3.    Both boys and girls between the ages of 15-18 need the same amount of daily protein. 4.    Calcium and magnesium are considered key minerals in preventing obesity. 5.    Starting the day with eating foods that contain lots proteins will reduce the number of calories eaten in a day. 6.    Mental exercises help in losing weight. 7.    The recommended daily amount of exercise is 15 minutes for both adults and children. 

 Answers:  1. <span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">True; the BMI is the common measurement today, obesity can be easily determined by a simple equation: body weight (kilograms) divided by the square of his/her height (meters) <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  2. <span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> False; it is important to never put a child on an adult’s diet, in fact this can contribute to increased weight gain later in life. 3.   <span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> False; boys need 0.4 grams per pound of body weight where girls only need 0.36 grams. 4.   <span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> True; these nutrients are most readily available on low- fat dairy products. But along with these minerals, iron, zinc, and folate are good for you, but calcium and magnesium are key in preventing obesity. 5.   <span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> True; eating protein in the beginning of your day will reduce the amount of calories you eat throughout the day has been proven correct through studies. 6.   <span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> True; not only physical exercises help but mental do as well, it improves academic performance, self-concept, mood, and mental health. 7.  <span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">False; children and adult are recommended to have at least 30 minutes of physical activity each da y.