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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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 science of changing the genetic makeup of an organism






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






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






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






5. Power to work the muscles against resistance






6. The use of muscles to move the body






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






8. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






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






14. Tooth decay






15. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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






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






27. Everything about the way a group of people lives






28. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






33. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






36. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






40. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






41. 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






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






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






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






45. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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