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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A psychological disorder in which one repeatedly binges and then purges






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






3. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






7. Everything about the way one person - a couple - or a family choose to live






8. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






12. 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






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






14. Low blood glucose levels






15. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






16. 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






17. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






23. Practice of eating a diet consisting entirely or largely of food from plant sources






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






25. 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






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






27. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






28. Enhancing non-nutrient compounds in plant foods that are active in the body at the cellular level






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






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






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






32. A fatty acid with an odd molecule shape that forms when oils are partially hydrogenated






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






50. One of the building blocks of protein molecules