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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Weight loss plans that are popular for a short time and are often based on misinformation - unusual requirements - and promises of immediate weight loss






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






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






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






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






6. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






8. 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






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






10. Physically inactive






11. 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






12. Tooth decay






13. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






16. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






17. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






18. Tooth decay






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






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






21. A substance that increases urine production






22. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






25. Inability to digest lactose






26. 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






27. The overall condition of a person's emotions






28. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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






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






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






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