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Nutrition And Wellness

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






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






30. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






34. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






36. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






40. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






44. The overall condition of a person's body






45. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






48. 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






49. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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







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