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Ch 11 Marco Ortega
Ch 11
Question | Answer |
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metabolism | the process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food |
body mass index (BMI) | a measure of body weight relative to height |
overweight | heavier that 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 that tend to be popular for only a short time |
weight cycling | a repeated pattern of losing and regaining body weight |
eating disorders | extreme harmful eating behaviors that can cause serious illness or even death |
anorexia nervosa | an eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain leads people to starve themselves |
bulimia nervosa | eating disorder that involves cycles of overeating and purging, or attempts to rid the body of food |
binge eating disorder | an eating disorder in which people overeat compulsively |
vegetarian | a person who eats mostly or only plant based foods |
dietary supplements | products that supply one or more nutrients as a supplement not as a substitute |
performance enhancers | substances that boost athletic ability |
herbal supplements | dietary supplements containing plant extracts |
megadoses | very large amounts |