HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE

• Fitness Goal


  A specific and measurable objective that an individual sets to improve their physical health and fitness, such as running a certain distance or completing a certain number of workouts per week.
• High-Fiber Food


  Foods that are rich in dietary fiber, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, which can help promote regular bowel movements and support digestive health.
• StressManagement


  Strategies and practices that help individuals cope with and reduce stress, such as meditation, deep breathing, and yoga, which can improve mental and physical well-being.
• Antioxidant


  Substances that help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, which can contribute to chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's disease.
• Sleep Hygiene


  A set of practices and habits that promote healthy sleep habits, such as maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, avoiding stimulants before bedtime, and creating a sleep-conducive environment.
• Balanced Diet


  A diet that provides the body with the necessary nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to function properly.
• Nutrient Deficiencies


  A condition that occurs when the body does not get enough essential nutrients, vitamins, or minerals.
• Protein


  A macronutrient that builds and repairs tissues, including muscles, bones, skin, and hair.
• Vitamin A


  A vitamin essential for vision, immune function, and skin health.
• Synergistic effects


  Vitamins and minerals working together to enhance their respective functions.
• Antagonistic effects


  Vitamins and minerals interfering with each other's absorption or function.
• Cofactor


  A substance that binds to an enzyme, facilitating its activity.
• Coenzyme


  A substance that accumulates in the active site of an enzyme, facilitating chemical reactions.
• Thiamine (Vitamin B1)


  Acts as a cofactor for the enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase, involved in glycolysis.
• Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)


  Acts as a cofactor for the enzyme flavin-dependent monooxygenase, involved in the metabolism of drugs and xenobiotics.
• Cascade Reaction


  A reaction where the product of one enzyme is the substrate of another enzyme.
• Multienzyme Complex


  A complex of enzymes that work together to facilitate a reaction.
• Increased Efficiency


  Enzyme interactions can increase the efficiency of metabolic pathways by allowing multiple enzymes to work together to convert substrates into products.
• Improved Specificity


  Enzyme interactions can enhance the specificity of enzyme-catalyzed reactions by allowing enzymes to work together to convert specific substrates into products.
• Hexokinase


  An enzyme that phosphorylates glucose to form glucose-6-phosphate.
• Hexokinase Mechanism


  Nucleophilic attack by water, followed by phosphate group transfer from ATP to glucose, forming glucose-6-phosphate.