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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An amino acid that can be synthesized by the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






10. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






12. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






15. The process of acquiring and maintaining physical - psychological - emotional - and social health






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






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






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






19. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






23. A physical or chemical effect a drug has on a food or a food has on a drug






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Inability to digest lactose






42. A physical or chemical effect a drug has on a food or a food has on a drug






43. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






47. 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






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






49. Low blood glucose levels






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