Test your basic knowledge |

Nutrition And Wellness

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. Low blood glucose levels






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






3. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Everything about the way one person - a couple - or a family choose to live






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






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






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






18. The overall condition of a person's emotions






19. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






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






25. Plant material that cannot be digested






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






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






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






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






30. The overall condition of a person's body






31. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






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






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






35. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






37. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






39. Physically inactive






40. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






45. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






46. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






47. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






48. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






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