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nitrogen balance
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Water balance (Hydrology)
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Alkalosis
alkalosis (al-kă-loh-sis) n. a condition in which the alkalinity of body fluids and tissues is abnormally high. This arises because of a failure of the mechanisms that usually maintain a balance between alkalis and acids in the arterial blood (see acid-base balance).... Read more |
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balance
The Balance English name for Libra , a constellation ; also called The Scales.... Read more |
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energy balance
energy balance It is important for the human body to regulate the total amount of energy which it receives in the food eaten so that this will balance the total amount of energy which is expended. The sources of energy available to the body come from solid food plus fluids (such as milk, juices, or... Read more |
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Acidophilus
Acidophilus Description Lactobacillus acidophilus, commonly referred to simply as acidophilus, is a friendly inhabitant of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It, as well as some related strains of bacteria, is known as a probiotic. Probiotic organisms secrete enzymes that support healthy digestion.... Read more |
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acidosis
acidosis (asid-oh-sis) n. a condition in which the acidity of body fluids and tissues is abnormally high. This arises because of a failure of the mechanisms responsible for maintaining a balance between acids and alkalis in the blood (see acid-base balance). See also ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis.... Read more |
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Fluid Balance
FLUID BALANCE A large part of an individual's body weight is made up of water and chemicals (e.g., sodium, potassium, and chloride), which are called electrolytes. Although the proportions of these electrolytes are tightly regulated throughout life, as people age the relative amount of body weight... Read more |
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Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia Definition Hypercalcemia is an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood, usually more than 10.5 milligrams per deciliter of blood. Description Calcium plays an important role in the development and maintenance of bones in the body. It is also needed in tooth formation and is... Read more |
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hypothalamus
hypothalamus , an important supervisory center in the brain , rich in ganglia, nerve fibers, and synaptic connections. It is composed of several sections called nuclei, each of which controls a specific function. The hypothalamus regulates body temperature, blood pressure, heartbeat, metabolism of... Read more |
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Finding the balance: protein and carbohydrates are a winning combination in a...
...regarding the right balance of protein...fattening than a carbohydrate-based diet...other fattening carbohydrates because I want...popular belief, carbohydrates are NOT fattening...athlete, a carbohydrate-based sports...with too few ... |
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Carbohydrates 101: carbs give your body energy, but eating too much starchy...
...carbs provide the body's central nervous...contain simple carbohydrates are digested fairly...craves sugar to keep it alert and active...supply of simple carbohydrates from fresh fruits...Carbs Most complex carbohydrates are starches ... |
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Equal Partners: Proteins And Carbohydrates
Eat a balance of proteins...attracted to low-carbohydrate diets to help...glucose, the body considers glucose...the body uses carbohydrates as an ongoing...the body gets carbohydrate from the only...protein ... |
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Carbohydrates-electrolyte drinks may delay fatigue.
...drinks containing carbohydrates and electrolytes...mental focus and body cooling) and...of the body's carbohydrate stores are the...study, said. Carbohydrates are primary source...the effect of ... |
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Carbohydrates building blocks of body's energy
...thatexhaustion is the body's way of signalling...primarily from carbohydrates. Glycogen is...they increase the carbohydrate intheir diet from...large amounts of carbohydrates is a marked change...athletes recognise, carbohydrate-rich foods ... |
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Carbohydrates key to staying healthy and fit
...start altering the balance of our intake...macronutrients: carbohydrates, fats and proteins...consume should be carbohydrates. This vital source...performance. First, carbohydrates provide a valuable...another form of carbohydrate) enters ... |
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Health: CITY limits; The stresses and strains of living or working in the...
...being made on our bodies. The book is divided...advice on how to keep to this punishing...giving the human body the best possible...actually de-tox our bodies, helping us clear...modems - means our bodies are constantly...is that we must ... |
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PROPER FOOD BALANCE WILL KEEP YOU OFF ENERGY ROLLER COASTER
...without a proper balance of carbohydrate, protein and fat...three at each meal. Carbohydrates - like bread, pasta...When combined with a carbohydrate source, protein...every cell in your body. Preparing a meal...called complex ... |
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Food For Balance
...a diet that balances carbohydrates, fat and protein...and help your body recover from...to know that carbohydrates are a necessary...need carbs to keep your brain...protein for carbohydrate, even to the...of "total ... |
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One day at a time: gradual lifestyle changes are the key to sculpting a...
...weight. A muscular body may weigh more than...consumed daily. * The balance of carbohydrates, fat and protein...are hungry and our body needs energy but...essential. Our bodies require the equivalent...calories a day, your ... |
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