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Related to the practice of regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and health.

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genetic disease

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A disease caused by an abnormality in an individual's genome.

genes

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The basic biological units of heredity. Segments of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) needed to contribute to a function.

gastrointestinal tract

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The tube that extends from the mouth to the anus in which the movement of muscles and release of hormones and enzymes digest food. The gastrointestinal tract starts with the mouth ...

gastrointestinal

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Adjective referring collectively to the stomach and small and large intestines.

free radicals

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Chemical compounds that can damage cells and oxidize LDL cholesterol so that it is more likely to be deposited in the walls of arteries.

fructose

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A sugar that occurs naturally in fruits and honey. Fructose has 4 calories per gram.

functional foods

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Foods that provide a health benefit beyond the traditional nutrients they contain.

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