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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Everything about the way one person - a couple - or a family choose to live






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






3. 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






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






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






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






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






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






9. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






12. Plant material that cannot be digested






13. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






18. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






19. Plant material that cannot be digested






20. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






30. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






32. Physically inactive






33. The overall condition of a person's body






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






35. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






46. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






48. The overall condition of a person's ability to relate to others around them






49. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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