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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Sodium - chloride - and potassium working together to maintain the body's fluid balance






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






15. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






18. Physically inactive






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






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






21. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






24. Tooth decay






25. Everything about the way a group of people lives






26. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. A fatty acid that has no double bonds in its chemical structure and carries a full load of hydrogen atoms; solid at room temperature.






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






36. Inability to digest lactose






37. 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






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






39. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






42. 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






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






44. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






47. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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