What Is a Pedometer

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Multiple Choice

What is a pedometer?

• A) a device that measures the number of steps you take
• B) a device that measures your metabolism
• C) a special type of scale that measures body composition
• D) a doctor who specializes in physical activity

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Definitions:

Nutritive Substances

Compounds that provide nourishment essential for the growth and maintenance of life, typically including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

Taste Buds

Small sensory organs on the tongue and other parts of the mouth that are sensitive to the taste of food and drink.

Papillae

Small, nipple-like projections on the tongue where taste buds are located.

Eardrum

The taut membrane that transmits the vibrations caused by sound waves from the auditory canal to the ossicles in the middle ear.