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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. An artificial hormone used to build a more muscular body






2. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






4. Low blood glucose levels






5. A fatty acid that has no double bonds in its chemical structure and carries a full load of hydrogen atoms; solid at room temperature.






6. A substance that increases urine production






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






8. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






11. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






14. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






15. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






18. A vitamin that dissolves in fats; A -D -E - and K






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Power to work the muscles against resistance






26. The overall condition of a person's emotions






27. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






29. A fatty acid that has no double bonds in its chemical structure and carries a full load of hydrogen atoms; solid at room temperature.






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






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






32. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






35. 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






36. Tooth decay






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






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. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






42. 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






43. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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