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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Power to work the muscles against resistance






2. The overall condition of a person's body






3. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






6. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






15. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






19. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






24. Low blood glucose levels






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






26. Physically inactive






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






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






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






30. The use of muscles to move the body






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






32. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






34. 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






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






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






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






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






39. Physically inactive






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






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






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






43. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. The overall condition of a person's emotions