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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Being able to control the muscles and stay upright as one moves his body






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






3. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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






5. Low blood glucose levels






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






7. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






9. Physically inactive






10. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. A vitamin that dissolves in fats; A -D -E - and K






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. A state in which all body systems function together efficiently






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






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






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






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






38. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






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






43. A substance that increases urine production






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






45. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






49. Tooth decay






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