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Nutrition And Wellness

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






2. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






3. Low blood glucose levels






4. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






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






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






10. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






12. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






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






18. Power to work the muscles against resistance






19. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






22. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






25. 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






26. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






29. 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






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






31. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






36. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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






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






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






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






47. Physically inactive






48. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






49. The use of muscles to move the body






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







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