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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 substance added to food products that causes desired changes in the products






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






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






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






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






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






8. A substance that increases urine production






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






10. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






12. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Low blood glucose levels






21. The overall condition of a person's body






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






23. The use of muscles to move the body






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






25. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






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






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







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