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






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






3. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






7. Inability to digest lactose






8. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






13. Tooth decay






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






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






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






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






18. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






38. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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