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Nutrition And Wellness

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1. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






5. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






8. Low blood glucose levels






9. Low blood glucose levels






10. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






42. Physically inactive






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






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






45. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






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






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