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Nutrition And Wellness

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1. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






2. A state in which all body systems function together efficiently






3. A protein that is missing one or more of the essential amino acids






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






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






6. The range of heartbeats per minute at which the heart muscle receives the best workout; 60 to 90 percent of maximum heart rate






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. A state in which the body contains a lower than normal amount of body fluid






18. A set of guidelines about food choices developed by the US government






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






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






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






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






23. Low blood glucose levels






24. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






26. Tooth decay






27. The use of muscles to move the body






28. One of the six basic nutrients composed of carbon - hydrogen - oxygen - and nitrogen; the body uses it for growth and maintenance






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






30. Tooth decay






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






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






33. A vitamin that dissolves in fats; A -D -E - and K






34. A chemical substance in food that helps to maintain the body






35. Carries cholesterol made by the liver to the blood cells






36. An artificial hormone used to build a more muscular body






37. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






38. One of the six basic nutrients composed of carbon - hydrogen - oxygen - and nitrogen; the body uses it for growth and maintenance






39. How well the heart and lungs can keep up with physical activity






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






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






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






43. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






44. Practice of eating a diet consisting entirely or largely of food from plant sources






45. A set of guidelines about food choices developed by the US government






46. How well the heart and lungs can keep up with physical activity






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






48. Being able to control the muscles and stay upright as one moves his body (see also Coordination)






49. A psychological disorder in which one eats very little or refuses to eat






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