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Chapter 11 jcarter
chapter 11 vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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. |