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Nutrition And Wellness

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






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. Sugars; carbohydrates made of one or two sugar units






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






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






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






7. Tooth decay






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






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






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






11. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






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






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






26. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






29. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






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






34. 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






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






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






37. The use of muscles to move the body






38. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






42. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. A collective term used to refer to all the monosaccharides and disaccharides