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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Tooth decay






2. Physically inactive






3. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






13. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






14. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






15. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






17. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






20. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






37. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Low blood glucose levels






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






46. 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






47. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






50. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together