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Nutrition And Wellness

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






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






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






4. Physically inactive






5. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






7. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. An artificial hormone used to build a more muscular body






18. 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






19. 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






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






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






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






23. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






25. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






28. An artificial hormone used to build a more muscular body






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






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






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






32. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






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






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






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