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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A technique used by endurance athletes to trick the muscles into storing glycogen for extra energy






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






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






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






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






6. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






8. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






9. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






10. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






14. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






18. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






32. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Inability to digest lactose






44. The use of muscles to move the body






45. The overall condition of a person's body






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






47. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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