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Nutrition And Wellness

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






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






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






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






5. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






13. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Everything about the way a group of people lives






26. 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






27. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






30. Physically inactive






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






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






33. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






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






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






39. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






40. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






42. The use of muscles to move the body






43. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






44. Inability to digest lactose






45. Physically inactive






46. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






49. 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






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