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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A protein that is missing one or more of the essential amino acids






2. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






6. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






8. Tooth decay






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






10. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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 substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






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






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 set of guidelines about food choices developed by the US government






31. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






35. 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






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






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






38. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






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






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






44. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






49. Physically inactive






50. The overall condition of a person's body