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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A waxy liquid found in every cell of the body; found in foods from animal sources






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






3. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






5. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Plant material that cannot be digested






17. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






18. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






20. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






25. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






28. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






33. 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






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






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






36. Tooth decay






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






38. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






41. Low blood glucose levels






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






43. Power to work the muscles against resistance






44. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






49. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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