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Nutrition And Wellness

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1. Physically inactive






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






3. The overall condition of a person's body






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






5. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






6. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






8. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






11. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






22. A substance that increases urine production






23. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






26. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






27. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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







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