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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An essential nutrient that is the body's main source of energy; includes sugars and starches






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Plant material that cannot be digested






9. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






10. Power to work the muscles against resistance






11. 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






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






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






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






15. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






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






21. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






22. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






35. The overall condition of a person's body






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






37. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






39. Tooth decay






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






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






42. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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