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Nutrition And Wellness

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






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






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






4. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






6. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






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






11. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






12. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






16. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






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






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






22. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






24. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






27. Low blood glucose levels






28. The overall condition of a person's emotions






29. The overall condition of a person's body






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






31. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






36. Physically inactive






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






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






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






40. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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