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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. The use of muscles to move the body






2. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






23. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






24. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






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






29. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






32. Inability to digest lactose






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






34. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






37. The overall condition of a person's emotions






38. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






40. 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






41. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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