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Nutrition And Wellness

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






2. Enhancing non-nutrient compounds in plant foods that are active in the body at the cellular level






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. The overall condition of a person's body






14. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






17. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






30. 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






31. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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