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Nutrition And Wellness

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






2. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






5. Tooth decay






6. 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






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






8. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






11. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Everything about the way a group of people lives






30. Low blood glucose levels






31. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






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






37. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






47. Tooth decay






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






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






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







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