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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A chemical substance in food that helps to maintain the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






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






10. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






12. 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






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






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






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






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






17. A substance that increases urine production






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






19. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






44. Plant material that cannot be digested






45. Practice of eating a diet consisting entirely or largely of food from plant sources






46. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






49. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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