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Nutrition And Wellness

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1. Physically inactive






2. Lack of - or inability to use the hormone insulin - which results in the build up of glucose in the bloodstream






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






4. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






14. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






18. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






22. Tooth decay






23. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






25. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






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






30. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






31. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






35. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






47. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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







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