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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. How well the heart and lungs can keep up with physical activity






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






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






4. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






9. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






11. 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






12. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






14. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






15. Tooth decay






16. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






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






22. Low blood glucose levels






23. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






25. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






28. Tooth decay






29. Physically inactive






30. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






43. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






49. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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