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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The process of acquiring and maintaining physical - psychological - emotional - and social health






2. 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






3. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






6. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Low blood glucose levels






17. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






20. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






21. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






32. A mineral required in the diet in an amount of 100 milligrams or more per day






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






44. Everything about the way a group of people lives






45. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






48. Nutrients that don't provide energy or build body tissue - but help regulate these and other body processes






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






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