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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Physically inactive






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






10. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






11. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






13. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






15. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






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






20. Inability to digest lactose






21. 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






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






23. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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






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






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






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






34. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






39. Low blood glucose levels






40. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






45. The overall condition of a person's ability to relate to others around them






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






47. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






48. A substance that increases urine production






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






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