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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Nutrients that don't provide energy or build body tissue - but help regulate these and other body processes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






21. Plant material that cannot be digested






22. Physically inactive






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






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






25. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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






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






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






39. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






44. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






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






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