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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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 speed and power of movement during physical activities






2. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






5. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






22. Tooth decay






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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






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






32. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. A mineral required in the diet in an amount of 100 milligrams or more per day






40. Low blood glucose levels






41. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






45. Physically inactive






46. The overall condition of a person's body






47. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






49. A substance that increases urine production






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