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Nutrition And Wellness

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






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






3. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Inability to digest lactose






12. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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






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






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






22. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. A substance that increases urine production






30. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






33. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






38. The overall condition of a person's body






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






40. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






42. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






45. Physically inactive






46. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






48. Tooth decay






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






50. 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







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