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Nutrition And Wellness

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1. 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






2. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






7. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






11. Low blood glucose levels






12. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Tooth decay






32. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






33. 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






34. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






47. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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. An artificial hormone used to build a more muscular body