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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Enhancing non-nutrient compounds in plant foods that are active in the body at the cellular level






2. An activity in which the muscles are using oxygen faster than the heart and lungs can deliver it






3. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Power to work the muscles against resistance






15. 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






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






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






18. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






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






23. Inability to digest lactose






24. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. The overall condition of a person's body






32. An activity in which the muscles are using oxygen faster than the heart and lungs can deliver it






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






34. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






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






39. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






43. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






45. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






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