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Nutrition And Wellness

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The science of changing the genetic makeup of an organism






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






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






4. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






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






9. Physically inactive






10. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






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






22. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






24. 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






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






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






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






28. Plant material that cannot be digested






29. 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






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






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






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






33. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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