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Nutrition And Wellness

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1. Enhancing non-nutrient compounds in plant foods that are active in the body at the cellular level






2. Nutrients that regulate the body processes or become a part of body tissues






3. The overall condition of a person's body






4. Sugars; carbohydrates made of one or two sugar units






5. A calculation of body weight and height used to define underweight - healthy weight - overweight - and obesity






6. Extreme - unhealthy behavior relating to food - eating and weight






7. A psychological disorder in which one repeatedly binges and then purges






8. Tooth decay






9. Enhancing non-nutrient compounds in plant foods that are active in the body at the cellular level






10. The process of acquiring and maintaining physical - psychological - emotional - and social health






11. The ability to keep working the muscles without becoming overly tired






12. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






13. A calculation of body weight and height used to define underweight - healthy weight - overweight - and obesity






14. Nutrients that don't provide energy or build body tissue - but help regulate these and other body processes






15. A fatty acid that has at least one double bond between two carbon atoms in a carbon atom chain and is missing at least two hydrogen atoms; is liquid at room temperature






16. Physical activity that requires oxygen as it works the heart and lungs






17. Tooth decay






18. Being able to control the muscles and stay upright as one moves his body






19. A waxy liquid found in every cell of the body; found in foods from animal sources






20. The study of nutrients and how they are used by the body






21. The point at which the energy from the food eaten equals the energy used by the body






22. The ability to keep working the muscles without becoming overly tired






23. A psychological disorder in which one binges but does not purge or exercise excessively






24. The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes such as reaching goals - meeting needs - and solving problems






25. Inability to digest lactose






26. A vitamin that dissolves in water and is not stored in the body; examples include vitamin C or B complex






27. The use of muscles to move the body






28. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






29. A technique used by endurance athletes to trick the muscles into storing glycogen for extra energy






30. Sugars; carbohydrates made of one or two sugar units






31. Plant material that cannot be digested






32. A waxy liquid found in every cell of the body; found in foods from animal sources






33. Picks up cholesterol from around the body and transports it back to the liver for removal from the body






34. An activity in which the muscles are using oxygen faster than the heart and lungs can deliver it






35. A vitamin that dissolves in water and is not stored in the body; examples include vitamin C or B complex






36. The study of nutrients and how they are used by the body






37. The overall condition of a person's ability to relate to others around them






38. USDA's guide for a personalized approach to healthy eating and physical activity; found at www.mypyramid.gov






39. The overall condition of a person's emotions






40. A fatty acid that has no double bonds in its chemical structure and carries a full load of hydrogen atoms; solid at room temperature.






41. A mineral required in the diet in an amount less than 100 mg






42. A physical or chemical effect a drug has on a food or a food has on a drug






43. A mineral required in the diet in an amount less than 100 mg






44. The ability to move muscles and joints through a full range of motion






45. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






46. The science of changing the genetic makeup of an organism






47. A fatty acid with an odd molecule shape that forms when oils are partially hydrogenated






48. A substance that increases urine production






49. Low blood glucose levels






50. Physical activity that requires oxygen as it works the heart and lungs