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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Extreme - unhealthy behavior relating to food - eating and weight






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






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






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






5. The percentage of different types of tissues in the body - such as fat - muscle - and bone






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






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






8. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






9. Lack of - or inability to use the hormone insulin - which results in the build up of glucose in the bloodstream






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






11. An amino acid that cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by the diet






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






13. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






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






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






19. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






21. A substance that increases urine production






22. The percentage of different types of tissues in the body - such as fat - muscle - and bone






23. A collective term used to refer to all the monosaccharides and disaccharides






24. An amino acid that cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by the diet






25. A commercial food preservation method that exposes food to gamma rays to increase shelf life and kill harmful microorganisms






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






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






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






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






30. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






32. Plant material that cannot be digested






33. A nutrient that provides a concentrated source of energy - and helps protect the body from sudden changes in outside temperature






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






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






36. An amino acid that can be synthesized by the body






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






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






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






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






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






42. An essential nutrient that is the body's main source of energy; includes sugars and starches






43. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. A nutrient that provides a concentrated source of energy - and helps protect the body from sudden changes in outside temperature