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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The use of muscles to move the body






2. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






6. Sugars; carbohydrates made of one or two sugar units






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






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






9. A substance that increases urine production






10. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






14. 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






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






16. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






18. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






22. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






27. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






29. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






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






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






35. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






36. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






40. Sugars; carbohydrates made of one or two sugar units






41. Nutrients that don't provide energy or build body tissue - but help regulate these and other body processes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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