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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A mineral required in the diet in an amount less than 100 mg






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






3. The overall condition of a person's emotions






4. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






7. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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






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






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






20. Physically inactive






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






22. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






45. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






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