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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A physical or chemical effect a drug has on a food or a food has on a drug






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






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






4. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






9. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






11. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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






32. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






33. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






37. 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






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






39. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






42. A substance that increases urine production






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






45. Tooth decay






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






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






48. Inability to digest lactose






49. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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