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health chapter 11
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| metabolism | process where your body breaks down the food you eat |
| Body Mass Index (BMI) | measure of weight combined with height |
| overweight | above the average weight for your height |
| obese | more body fat |
| underweight | under the average weight for your height |
| body image | the way we look at ourselves |
| fad diets | weight loss plans for a short amount of time |
| weight cycling | rollercoaster of gaining and losing weight |
| Anorexia Nervosa | do not eat |
| Bulimia Nervosa | eat and then purge |
| binge eating disorder | overeat all the time |
| What are the factors that affect nutritional needs? | age, gender, activity level |
| vegetarian | don't eat any meat |
| dietary supplements | help with nutrients |
| diabetes type 1 | born with it |
| diabetes type 2 | gets it from being overweight |
| food allergies | allergic to a certain food |
| lactose intolerant | can't drink milk, eat cheese, ice cream, dairy |
| celiac disease | gluten intolerance |
| high blood pressure | blood pressure is too high |
| high cholesterol | bad levels of cholesterol are too high |
| herbal supplements | supplements that contain plant extracts |
| megadoses | take very large doses of supplements |
| how to manage your weight | choose low calorie food, watch portion size, enjoy favorite food in moderation, be active, |
| physical activity | relieves stress, promotes a normal appetite, creates self-esteem, feel more energetic |