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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A state in which all body systems function together efficiently






2. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






6. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






9. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Plant material that cannot be digested






19. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






22. Physically inactive






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






24. Tooth decay






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






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






27. Tooth decay






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






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






30. 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






31. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Low blood glucose levels






41. The overall condition of a person's emotions






42. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






50. 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