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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. One of the six basic nutrients composed of carbon - hydrogen - oxygen - and nitrogen; the body uses it for growth and maintenance






2. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






12. Inability to digest lactose






13. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






22. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






24. A fatty acid with an odd molecule shape that forms when oils are partially hydrogenated






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






26. A fatty acid with an odd molecule shape that forms when oils are partially hydrogenated






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






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






29. Physically inactive






30. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






33. Plant material that cannot be digested






34. Tooth decay






35. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






38. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






40. A substance that increases urine production






41. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






42. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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