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






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






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






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






5. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






9. 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






10. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






11. The overall condition of a person's emotions






12. Everything about the way one person - a couple - or a family choose to live






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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






19. The overall condition of a person's body






20. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






23. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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






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






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






36. Low blood glucose levels






37. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






42. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






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






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






48. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






49. A substance that increases urine production






50. The speed and power of movement during physical activities