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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Nutrients that don't provide energy or build body tissue - but help regulate these and other body processes






2. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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






13. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






27. Everything about the way a group of people lives






28. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






30. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Everything about the way a group of people lives






41. 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






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






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






44. Physical activity that requires oxygen as it works the heart and lungs






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






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






47. A state in which the body contains a lower than normal amount of body fluid






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






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






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