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Nutrition And Wellness

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






2. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






11. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






16. 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






17. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






26. 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






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






28. 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






29. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






33. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






36. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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