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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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 overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






4. 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






5. 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






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






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






8. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Tooth decay






16. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






19. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. An amino acid that can be synthesized by the body






28. A substance that increases urine production






29. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






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






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






35. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






38. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






40. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






41. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






45. Physically inactive






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






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






48. Physically inactive






49. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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