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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Practice of eating a diet consisting entirely or largely of food from plant sources






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






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






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






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






6. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






9. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






13. How well the heart and lungs can keep up with physical activity






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






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






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






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






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






19. Physically inactive






20. 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






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






22. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






48. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






49. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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