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health chapter 11
Question | Answer |
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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 |