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Nutrition And Wellness

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






5. Tooth decay






6. The use of muscles to move the body






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






8. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






11. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






12. Tooth decay






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






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






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






16. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. The process of acquiring and maintaining physical - psychological - emotional - and social health






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






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






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






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






30. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






32. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






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






37. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






39. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






42. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






43. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






48. Power to work the muscles against resistance






49. The overall condition of a person's body






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