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Nutrition And Wellness

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The ability to move muscles and joints through a full range of motion






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






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






4. 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






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






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. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






8. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






12. A substance that increases urine production






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






14. Inability to digest lactose






15. 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






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






17. The overall condition of a person's body






18. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






19. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






21. A nutrient that provides a concentrated source of energy - and helps protect the body from sudden changes in outside temperature






22. An amino acid that can be synthesized by the body






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






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






25. Physically inactive






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






27. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






32. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






48. An amino acid that can be synthesized by the body






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






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