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Chapter 11 jcarter
chapter 11 vocab
Question | Answer |
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Metabolism | process by which the body breaks down substances. |
body mass index | measure of body weight relative to height. |
overweight | heavier than the standard weight range for your height. |
obese | having an excess of body fat. |
underweight | below the standard weight range for your height. |
body image | the way you see your body. |
fad diets | weight loss plans for a short time. |
weight cycling | repeated pattern of losing and regaining body weight. |
eating disorders | extreme, harmful eating behaviors. |
anorexia nervosa | irrational fear of weight gain. |
bulimia nervosa | cycles of overeating and purging. |
binge eating disorder | people overeat compulsively. |
vegetarian | eats mostly or only plant based foods. |
dietary supplements | products that supply one or more nutrients as a supplement to. |
performance enhancers | substances that boost athletic ability. |
herbal supplements | dietary supplementscontaining plant extracts. |
megadoses | very large amounts. |