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






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






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






5. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






8. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






10. Physical activity that requires oxygen as it works the heart and lungs






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






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






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






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






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






16. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






18. Physical activity that requires oxygen as it works the heart and lungs






19. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






22. 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






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






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






25. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






29. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






33. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






50. 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