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Nutrition And Wellness

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1. Physically inactive






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






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






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






5. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






9. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






14. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






24. 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






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






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






27. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. The use of muscles to move the body






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






44. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






46. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






49. A substance that increases urine production






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







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