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Nutrition And Wellness

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The range of heartbeats per minute at which the heart muscle receives the best workout; 60 to 90 percent of maximum heart rate






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






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






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






5. Power to work the muscles against resistance






6. Physically inactive






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






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






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






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






11. Inability to digest lactose






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






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






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






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






16. Power to work the muscles against resistance






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. The use of muscles to move the body






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






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






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






32. The overall condition of a person's emotions






33. A protein that contains all the essential amino acids






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






35. The science of changing the genetic makeup of an organism






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






37. Tooth decay






38. The overall condition of a person's emotions






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






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






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






42. Low blood glucose levels






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






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






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






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






47. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits






48. A psychological disorder in which one eats very little or refuses to eat






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






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