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Nutrition And Wellness

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1. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






5. The use of muscles to move the body






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






7. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






9. 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






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






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






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






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






14. Tooth decay






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






23. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






26. The overall condition of a person's emotions






27. Tooth decay






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






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






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






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






32. Weight loss plans that are popular for a short time and are often based on misinformation - unusual requirements - and promises of immediate weight loss






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






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






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






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






37. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






39. 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






40. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






41. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






43. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






47. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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







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