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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. A chemical substance in food that helps to maintain the body






2. The overall condition of a person's emotions






3. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






8. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






12. The overall condition of a person's body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. A substance that increases urine production






24. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






25. Power to work the muscles against resistance






26. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






43. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






49. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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