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Nutrition And Wellness

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






10. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






12. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






22. The use of muscles to move the body






23. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






25. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






26. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






28. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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 study of nutrients and how they are used by the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






48. 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






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






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