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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The process of acquiring and maintaining physical - psychological - emotional - and social health






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Plant material that cannot be digested






9. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Physically inactive






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






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






19. Tooth decay






20. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






23. Inability to digest lactose






24. Tooth decay






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






26. Everything about the way a group of people lives






27. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






32. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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