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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The ability to keep working the muscles without becoming overly tired






2. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






7. The overall condition of a person's body






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






9. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






10. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Physically inactive






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






33. Physically inactive






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






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






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






37. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






40. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. A substance that increases urine production






50. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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