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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. The process of acquiring and maintaining physical - psychological - emotional - and social health






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






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






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






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






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






7. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






10. The overall condition of a person's emotions






11. A food produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers - pesticides - or growth hormones






12. The use of muscles to move the body






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






14. Tooth decay






15. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






18. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






22. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






36. The use of muscles to move the body






37. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






39. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






41. 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






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






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






44. A food produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers - pesticides - or growth hormones






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






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






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






48. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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