Test your basic knowledge |

Nutrition And Wellness

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Sodium - chloride - and potassium working together to maintain the body's fluid balance






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






3. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Inability to digest lactose






24. Tooth decay






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






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






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






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






29. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






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






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






35. Tooth decay






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






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






38. An amino acid that cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by the diet






39. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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