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Nutrition And Wellness

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






18. The overall condition of a person's emotions






19. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






23. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






24. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






27. Power to work the muscles against resistance






28. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






29. Physically inactive






30. Carries cholesterol made by the liver to the blood cells






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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







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