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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Tooth decay






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






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






13. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






16. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






18. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






20. 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






21. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Being able to control the muscles and stay upright as one moves his body (see also Coordination)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Being able to control the muscles and stay upright as one moves his body (see also Coordination)






42. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






47. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






48. 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






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






50. The overall condition of a person's emotions