Nutrition and Fitness Questions With
Solutions
Essential Amino Acids Nine amino acids that cannot be made up in the body which must
be acquired from food.
Minerals A class of nutrients that are chemical elements, which are needed for enzyme
activity, bone formation and other processes of th...
Essential Amino Acids Nine amino acids that cannot be made up in the body which must
be acquired from food.
Minerals A class of nutrients that are chemical elements, which are needed for enzyme
activity, bone formation and other processes of the body.
Nutrient Density A measure of nutrients in a food compared with the energy a food
provides
Sodium A mineral that controls the fluid levels in the body. Needed in small amounts
Calcium A mineral that aids in cell reproductions and bone formation.
Iron A mineral that is needed to make hemoglobin for healthy blood cell function.
Anemia A condition in which there are not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry
oxygen around the body.
, Nutrition and Fitness Questions With
Solutions
Water The nutrient that comprises the largest portion of our body. Carries nutrients,
removes wastes, and cleans body by removing toxins. .
Dehydration A condition that occurs when the body loses more water than has been taken
in, which puts additional stress on body system function.
Anorexia Nervosa An eating disorder that makes people lose more weight than is
considered healthy for their age and height. Symptoms include an intense fear of gaining weight
or becoming fat, while having a body image that is very distorted, be very focused on body
weight or shape, and refuse to admit the danger of weight loss.
Bulimia Nervosa An illness in which a person has regular episodes of overeating
(bingeing) and feels a loss of control. The person then uses different ways, such as vomiting or
laxatives (purging), to prevent weight gain
cardiorespiratory endurance how effectively your heart and lungs can work during
exercise
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