Test your basic knowledge |

Nutrition And Wellness

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






5. Tooth decay






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Practice of eating a diet consisting entirely or largely of food from plant sources






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






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






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






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






21. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






23. A substance that increases urine production






24. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






25. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






27. Low blood glucose levels






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






29. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Low blood glucose levels






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






44. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






47. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






48. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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