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Nutrition And Wellness

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1. 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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






9. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






19. Combined state of physical - psychological - emotional - and social well being






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






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






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






23. The overall condition of a person's body






24. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






26. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






27. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






29. 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






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






31. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. The overall condition of a person's body






48. 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






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






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