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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Being able to control the muscles and stay upright as one moves his body






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






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






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






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






6. Power to work the muscles against resistance






7. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






8. Sodium - chloride - and potassium working together to maintain the body's fluid balance






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






10. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






11. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






13. Low blood glucose levels






14. The use of muscles to move the body






15. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






18. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






23. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






26. Sodium - chloride - and potassium working together to maintain the body's fluid balance






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. The range of heartbeats per minute at which the heart muscle receives the best workout; 60 to 90 percent of maximum heart rate






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






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






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






37. The use of muscles to move the body






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






39. Inability to digest lactose






40. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






45. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






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