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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A waxy liquid found in every cell of the body; found in foods from animal sources






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






12. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






17. Power to work the muscles against resistance






18. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






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






34. A substance that increases urine production






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






36. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






40. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






42. Tooth decay






43. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






46. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






50. Low blood glucose levels