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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Sodium - chloride - and potassium working together to maintain the body's fluid balance






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






3. 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






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






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






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






7. 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






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






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






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






11. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






16. 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






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






18. Low blood glucose levels






19. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






31. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






33. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






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






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






39. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






43. Physically inactive






44. A state in which all body systems function together efficiently






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






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






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






48. The use of muscles to move the body






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






50. The use of muscles to move the body