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Nutrition And Wellness

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






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






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






4. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






6. 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






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






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






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






10. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






13. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






16. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






19. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






22. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Tooth decay






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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






40. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






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






45. The overall condition of a person's body






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






47. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






49. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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