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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A fatty acid that has no double bonds in its chemical structure and carries a full load of hydrogen atoms; solid at room temperature.






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






3. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






5. Tooth decay






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. A substance that increases urine production






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






17. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






21. A state in which all body systems function together efficiently






22. The overall condition of a person's body






23. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






25. The overall condition of a person's body






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






27. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






30. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






34. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






38. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






39. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






43. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






44. Everything about the way a group of people lives






45. Low blood glucose levels






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






47. A substance that increases urine production






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






49. Tooth decay






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