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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A state in which all body systems function together efficiently






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






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






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






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






7. Tooth decay






8. 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






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






10. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






13. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






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






18. Plant material that cannot be digested






19. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






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






25. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






29. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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. Tooth decay






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






44. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






50. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together