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Nutrition And Wellness

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1. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Tooth decay






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






11. 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






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






13. Everything about the way a group of people lives






14. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






24. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






27. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






31. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






43. Physically inactive






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






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






46. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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







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