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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Tooth decay






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






15. Tooth decay






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






17. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






21. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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






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






47. Low blood glucose levels






48. 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






49. One of the six basic nutrients composed of carbon - hydrogen - oxygen - and nitrogen; the body uses it for growth and maintenance






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