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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Enhancing non-nutrient compounds in plant foods that are active in the body at the cellular level






2. 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






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






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






5. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






10. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






12. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Everything about the way a group of people lives






22. Low blood glucose levels






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






24. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






28. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






32. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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






39. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






43. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






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






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






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






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