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Nutrition And Wellness

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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Sodium - chloride - and potassium working together to maintain the body's fluid balance






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






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






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






11. Inability to digest lactose






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






13. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






17. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






19. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






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






25. Tooth decay






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






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






28. The overall condition of a person's body






29. A food produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers - pesticides - or growth hormones






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






31. Physically inactive






32. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. A substance that increases urine production






45. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






47. The overall condition of a person's body






48. Physically inactive






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






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