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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Physically inactive






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






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






4. Tooth decay






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






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






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






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






9. 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






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






11. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






15. Power to work the muscles against resistance






16. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






20. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. The use of muscles to move the body






31. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






36. Power to work the muscles against resistance






37. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






40. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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