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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A calculation of body weight and height used to define underweight - healthy weight - overweight - and obesity






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






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






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






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






6. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






10. The use of muscles to move the body






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






12. Combined state of physical - psychological - emotional - and social well being






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. The overall condition of a person's body






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






25. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






28. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






31. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






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






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






37. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






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






42. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






46. 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






47. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






50. The overall condition of a person's body