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Nutrition And Wellness

Instructions:
  • 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. An artificial hormone used to build a more muscular body






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. A substance that increases urine production






9. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






12. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






16. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






18. 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






19. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






23. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Tooth decay






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






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






33. 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






34. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






36. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






40. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. The overall condition of a person's attitudes