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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. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






11. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






15. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






18. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






22. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






23. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






29. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






32. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. The use of muscles to move the body






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






41. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






43. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






47. Low blood glucose levels






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






49. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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