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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Carries cholesterol made by the liver to the blood cells






2. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






5. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






7. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






11. Weight loss plans that are popular for a short time and are often based on misinformation - unusual requirements - and promises of immediate weight loss






12. Combined state of physical - psychological - emotional - and social well being






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






14. Everything about the way a group of people lives






15. Everything about the way one person - a couple - or a family choose to live






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






17. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






25. Plant material that cannot be digested






26. A substance added to food products that causes desired changes in the products






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






28. A substance that helps protect your body from cell damage that can lead to health problems






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






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






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






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






33. A polysaccharide that is the storage form of energy in plants; a complex carbohydrate found in foods such as potatoes - corn - rice - grits - pasta -oatmeal - and cornmeal






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






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






36. Low blood glucose levels






37. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






39. Physically inactive






40. 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






41. The overall condition of a person's emotions






42. Physically inactive






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






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






45. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






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






50. Inability to digest lactose