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Nutrition And Wellness

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1. 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






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






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






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






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






6. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






8. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






12. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






16. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






29. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Tooth decay






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






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






42. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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. The science of changing the genetic makeup of an organism






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






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






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






48. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






50. Everything about the way a group of people lives







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