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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A psychological disorder in which one eats very little or refuses to eat






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






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






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






5. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






22. The percentage of different types of tissues in the body - such as fat - muscle - and bone






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






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






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






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






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






28. Plant material that cannot be digested






29. Tooth decay






30. Physically inactive






31. A substance that increases urine production






32. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






34. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






37. 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






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






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






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






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






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






43. The use of muscles to move the body






44. Everything about the way a group of people lives






45. Physically inactive






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






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






48. Tooth decay






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






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