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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Lack of - or inability to use the hormone insulin - which results in the build up of glucose in the bloodstream






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Tooth decay






13. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






16. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






21. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






33. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






34. 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






35. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






39. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






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






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






45. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






48. Physically inactive






49. The use of muscles to move the body






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