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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A state in which the body contains a lower than normal amount of body fluid






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






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






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






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






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






7. Inability to digest lactose






8. Physically inactive






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






10. 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






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






12. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. The overall condition of a person's body






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






24. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






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






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






30. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






32. Physically inactive






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






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






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






36. 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






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






38. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






39. A substance that increases urine production






40. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






42. 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






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






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






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






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






47. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






50. Plant material that cannot be digested