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chapter11
chap11
Question | Answer |
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metabolism | process by which body breaks down substance and get energy from |
body mass index | measure of body weight relative to hight |
over wieght | heavier then 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 that tend to be popular for only a short time. |
weight cycling | repeted pattern of losing and regaining body weight. |
eating disorder | extreme harmful eating behavior that can cause serious illness. |
aborexia nervosa | eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight. |
bulimia nervosa | an eating disorder that involes cycles of overeating and puring or attempts to rid the body of food. |
binge eating disorder | an eating disorder which people overeat compulsively |
vegetarian | person that mostly eat plant bread foods. |
dietary supplements | one or more nutrients as a supplement not a substitute. |
performance enhancer | sunstance that boost athletic ablility. |
herbal supplements | dietary supplements containg plants extracts |
megadoses | very large anounts |