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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The ability to move muscles and joints through a full range of motion






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






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






4. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






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






10. Tooth decay






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






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






13. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






18. The overall condition of a person's body






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






20. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






22. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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






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






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






31. 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






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






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






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






48. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






50. Physically inactive