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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. A substance that increases urine production






14. The use of muscles to move the body






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






16. 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






17. Power to work the muscles against resistance






18. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






19. Inability to digest lactose






20. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






23. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






26. An artificial hormone used to build a more muscular body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. An artificial hormone used to build a more muscular body






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






44. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






47. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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