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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. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






5. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






9. Low blood glucose levels






10. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






12. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






23. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






26. 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






27. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






28. Tooth decay






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






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






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






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






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






34. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






35. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






47. The overall condition of a person's body






48. Low blood glucose levels






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






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