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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






3. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






12. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






14. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






16. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






18. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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






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






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






32. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Tooth decay






45. The percentage of different types of tissues in the body - such as fat - muscle - and bone






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






47. 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






48. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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