Basic nutrition C 15 Word Scramble

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Hypertension	Medical condition in which the force of blood against the arterial walls is high enough that it could lead to heart disease or other health problems
Foodborne illness	Illness caused by consuming contaminated Foods or beverages with a specific microbe or pathogen
Food infections	Foodborne illnesses caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites
Food intoxications	Foodborne illness caused by natural toxins or harmful chemicals
Hepatitis A	A form of viral hepatitis transmitted in food which causes fever and jaundice
Norovirus	A class of single stranded RNA viruses that can cause gastroenteritis
Mycotoxin	Natural, poisonous substances produced by certain molds and mushrooms that can cause foodborne illness
Aflatoxins	A class of toxic compounds produced by certain molds found in foods
Dioxins	A highly toxic environmental pollutant produced during the manufacturing of products like herbicides and paper bleaching
Wellness	Achieving balance and integration of aspects that affect quality of life, including physical, mental, emotional, social, environmental, and spiritual dimensions.
functional foods	Foods that do more than meet basic nutritional needs and could provide additional health benefits.
conventional foods	They are whole foods that have not been modified.
Modified foods	have been fortified, enriched, or enhanced with additional nutrients or bioactive compounds
Medical foods	designed for enteric administration under the guidance of a medical professional
Special dietary use foods	address special dietary needs and meet the nutritional requirements of certain health conditions.
Holistic nutrition	act of eating whole foods and the belief that everything is connected in some way
DASH diet	evidence-based eating plan that can help reduce high blood pressure.
Mediterranean diet	focuses on small portions of nutritionally sound food.
Mediterranean diet have some of the lowest rates of	chronic disease and the highest rates of longevity among
Gluten	protein found in wheat, barley, and rye that causes an immune response in people with celiac disease
Supplements	Vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other nutrients that are taken in addition to your regular diet to promote healthy body functions or to target specific body parts.
cardiorespiratory endurance	cardiovascular system’s ability to deliver oxygen and nutrients efficiently to fuel physical activity.
VO2 max	Maximum oxygen consumption measured during exercise.
Muscle strength	Maximum amount of muscular force that can be exerted in a single movement or action.
muscle endurance	Quality of a muscle, or a group of muscles, to perform repetitive movements for a lengthy period of time.
Flexibility	Capability of joints to move in a whole, wide range of motion.
metabolic fitness	Ability to provide energy to the muscles during physical activity.
One measurement of metabolic fitness is	resting metabolic rate
resting metabolic rate	The measurement of the amount of energy required for the body to maintain its basic functions while at rest.
Chronic diseases	ongoing, life-threatening, and life-altering health challenges.
risk factor	Any condition, behavior, or other characteristic that increases the chance of developing a disease or problem.
Leading cause of death in the United States	heart disease
Atherosclerosis	Disease that is characterized by the deposition of plaques and fatty material in the walls of the body’s artery, vein, and blood vessel network.
Aneurysm	Swelling or enlargement of the artery due to a weakening in the artery wall
Thrombosis	Development of a blood clot inside of a blood vessel..
Embolism	Blood vessel obstruction caused by a mass, such as a detached blood clot or other foreign body, that circulates in the bloodstream.
Tumor	Abnormal mass of body tissue that results from uncontrolled and progressive cell growth.
Metastasis	Spread of cancerous cells from an original location to one or more new sites within the body.
Diabetes mellitus	disease where the body’s production or response to insulin is impaired or not working at all, which causes blood glucose to remain high.
type 1 diabetes	An autoimmune condition in which the pancreas does not produce insulin
type 2 diabetes	Occurs when the pancreas produces enough insulin initially, but the body is unable to use the hormone properly (insulin resistance
gestational diabetes	A condition caused by a shortage of insulin or by pregnancy hormones.
registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)	Health-care professional who has registered credentials and can implement nutritional care
nutritionist	Health-care professional who works in the field of nutrition, but does not have registered credentials

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