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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Low blood glucose levels






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






10. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






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






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






26. Physically inactive






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






28. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






30. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






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






36. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






39. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






43. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






45. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






49. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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