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Nutrition And Wellness

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






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






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






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






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






6. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






7. The use of muscles to move the body






8. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






13. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






14. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






33. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






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






38. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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







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