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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A chemical substance in food that helps to maintain the body






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






3. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






7. 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






8. Lack of - or inability to use the hormone insulin - which results in the build up of glucose in the bloodstream






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






10. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Tooth decay






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






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






31. The overall condition of a person's body






32. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






34. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






38. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






42. The use of muscles to move the body






43. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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