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






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






4. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






19. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






21. Everything about the way a group of people lives






22. Everything about the way one person - a couple - or a family choose to live






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






24. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






28. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






30. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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






37. Inability to digest lactose






38. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






39. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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