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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A protein that is missing one or more of the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






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






18. A substance that increases urine production






19. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






20. The use of muscles to move the body






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






22. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






23. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






27. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Inability to digest lactose






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