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Nutrition And Wellness

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1. 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






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






3. A substance that increases urine production






4. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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






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






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






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






17. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






19. Inability to digest lactose






20. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






33. Low blood glucose levels






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






35. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






40. Everything about the way a group of people lives






41. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






45. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






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