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Nutrition And Wellness

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1. 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






2. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






5. 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






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






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






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






9. Everything about the way a group of people lives






10. Tooth decay






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






28. 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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Physically inactive






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






43. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






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






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






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