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Nutrition And Wellness

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






2. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






25. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






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






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






31. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






32. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Power to work the muscles against resistance






42. The overall condition of a person's body






43. Physically inactive






44. The overall condition of a person's emotions






45. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






46. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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







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