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Nutrition And Wellness

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. A substance that increases urine production






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






11. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






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






16. Physically inactive






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






18. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






19. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. A substance that increases urine production






30. Inability to digest lactose






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






32. Combined state of physical - psychological - emotional - and social well being






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






47. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






49. Inability to digest lactose






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







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