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Nutrition And Wellness

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






2. 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






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






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






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






6. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






8. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






20. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






22. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






23. The overall condition of a person's body






24. The use of muscles to move the body






25. Power to work the muscles against resistance






26. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






28. One of the six basic nutrients composed of carbon - hydrogen - oxygen - and nitrogen; the body uses it for growth and maintenance






29. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






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






34. A technique used by endurance athletes to trick the muscles into storing glycogen for extra energy






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






36. One of the six basic nutrients composed of carbon - hydrogen - oxygen - and nitrogen; the body uses it for growth and maintenance






37. The overall condition of a person's emotions






38. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






41. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






44. Physically inactive






45. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






49. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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







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