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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Physically inactive






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






3. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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. An amino acid that can be synthesized by the body






7. 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






8. Low blood glucose levels






9. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Tooth decay






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Inability to digest lactose






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






26. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






29. 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






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






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






32. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






34. Low blood glucose levels






35. 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






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






37. The range of heartbeats per minute at which the heart muscle receives the best workout; 60 to 90 percent of maximum heart rate






38. The range of heartbeats per minute at which the heart muscle receives the best workout; 60 to 90 percent of maximum heart rate






39. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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