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Nutrition And Wellness

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






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






3. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






8. Power to work the muscles against resistance






9. 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






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






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. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






15. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






18. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






21. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






22. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






26. Physically inactive






27. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






31. Tooth decay






32. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






33. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






44. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






47. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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