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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






4. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






7. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






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






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






13. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






15. Tooth decay






16. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






18. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






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






24. A technique used by endurance athletes to trick the muscles into storing glycogen for extra energy






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






26. A substance that increases urine production






27. Physically inactive






28. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. The use of muscles to move the body






41. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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