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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Picks up cholesterol from around the body and transports it back to the liver for removal from the body






2. Starches; carbohydrates made of many sugars attached together






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






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






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






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






7. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






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






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






13. Tooth decay






14. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






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






19. The overall condition of a person's body






20. A waxy liquid found in every cell of the body; found in foods from animal sources






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






22. The speed and power of movement during physical activities






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Everything about the way a group of people lives






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






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






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






34. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






36. The overall condition of a person's attitudes






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






38. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






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 protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






42. A substance that increases urine production






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






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






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






46. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






48. One of the building blocks of protein molecules






49. A waxy liquid found in every cell of the body; found in foods from animal sources






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