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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The use of muscles to move the body






2. Physically inactive






3. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






7. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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






21. Inability to digest lactose






22. The overall condition of a person's body






23. Low blood glucose levels






24. Everything about the way a group of people lives






25. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






31. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






33. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






36. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






37. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






39. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






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






45. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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