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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Nutrients that don't provide energy or build body tissue - but help regulate these and other body processes






3. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Power to work the muscles against resistance






17. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






19. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






21. A substance that increases urine production






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






23. The overall condition of a person's emotions






24. Physically inactive






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






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






27. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






29. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






39. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. A fatty acid with an odd molecule shape that forms when oils are partially hydrogenated