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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A food produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers - pesticides - or growth hormones






2. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






14. 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






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






16. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






17. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






20. Power to work the muscles against resistance






21. A substance that increases urine production






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






23. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






25. Tooth decay






26. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






27. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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