Test your basic knowledge |

Nutrition And Wellness

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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






2. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






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






17. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






21. Low blood glucose levels






22. A calculation of body weight and height used to define underweight - healthy weight - overweight - and obesity






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






24. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






26. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






27. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






28. The use of muscles to move the body






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






30. The overall condition of a person's body






31. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






34. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






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






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






40. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






42. Tooth decay






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






44. Plant material that cannot be digested






45. 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






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






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






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






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






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