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Nutrition And Wellness

Instructions:
  • 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. Everything about the way a group of people lives






2. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






3. A substance that increases urine production






4. 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






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






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






7. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






12. Inability to digest lactose






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






14. Plant material that cannot be digested






15. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






18. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






21. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






23. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






25. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






28. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






30. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






35. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Physically inactive






44. Inability to digest lactose






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






46. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






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