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Nutrition And Wellness

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






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






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






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






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






6. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






11. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






13. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






25. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






29. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






31. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Physically inactive






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






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






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






42. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






43. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






45. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






46. Tooth decay






47. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






50. Practice of eating a diet consisting entirely or largely of food from plant sources






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