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Nutrition And Wellness

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






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






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






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






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






6. Physically inactive






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






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






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






10. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






12. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






21. Tooth decay






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






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






24. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






25. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






26. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






29. 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






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






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






32. The use of muscles to move the body






33. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






38. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






41. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






43. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






44. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






45. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






47. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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