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Nutrition And Wellness

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






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






3. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






5. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






6. Combined state of physical - psychological - emotional - and social well being






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






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






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






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






11. A vitamin that dissolves in water and is not stored in the body; examples include vitamin C or B complex






12. The range of heartbeats per minute at which the heart muscle receives the best workout; 60 to 90 percent of maximum heart rate






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. The use of muscles to move the body






20. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






22. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






28. The overall condition of a person's body






29. Physically inactive






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






31. Physically inactive






32. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






36. The overall condition of a person's body






37. A substance that increases urine production






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






39. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






48. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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