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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






2. Tooth decay






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






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






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






6. 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






7. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






10. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






15. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






17. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






20. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






25. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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






35. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






38. Physically inactive






39. Inability to digest lactose






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






41. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. The use of muscles to move the body






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