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Nutrition And Wellness

Instructions:
  • 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. Everything about the way one person - a couple - or a family choose to live






2. The overall condition of a person's body






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






4. 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






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






6. The percentage of different types of tissues in the body - such as fat - muscle - and bone






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






8. Physically inactive






9. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






10. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






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






16. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






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






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






30. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






32. 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






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






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






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






36. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






40. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






42. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






45. The percentage of different types of tissues in the body - such as fat - muscle - and bone






46. The use of muscles to move the body






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






48. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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