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Nutrition And Wellness

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






2. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






7. 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






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






9. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






19. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






22. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






23. The use of muscles to move the body






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






25. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






50. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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