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2.03 Healthier Meal
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anorexia nervosa | is an eating disorder characterized by a low weight, fear of gaining weight, a strong desire to be thin, and food restriction. |
| Binge eating | is characterized by binge eating without subsequent purging episodes. |
| Bulimia nervosa | is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging. Binge eating refers to eating a large amount of food in a short amount of time. |
| Fad diets | diet that a large population follows for a time period and then it dies out. |
| Food allergy | abnormal immune response to food. The signs and symptoms may range from mild to severe. |
| Food sensitivities | is a detrimental reaction, often delayed, to a food, beverage, food additive, or compound found in foods. |
| Gluten | a protein composite found in wheat, barley, rye, and all of their species and hybrids (such as spelt, kamut, and triticale). |
| Medical nutrition therapy | is a therapeutic approach to treating medical conditions and their associated symptoms via the use of a specifically tailored diet devised and monitored by a medical doctor physician, registered dietitian, or professional nutritionist. |
| Orthorexia nervosa | is a proposed distinct eating disorder characterized by extreme or excessive preoccupation with eating food believed to be healthy. |
| Peanut and tree nut allergy | is strict avoidance of peanut or tree nuts. It is one of the most common food allergies. peanuts can cause a severe, potentially fatal, allergic reaction. |
| Pescatarian | a person who does not eat meat but does eat fish. |
| Science based diets | science based approach to nutritional healthcare. |
| Shellfish | include many species of shrimp, clams, mussels, oysters, winkles, and scallops. |
| Soy or soy products | is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean which has numerous uses. |
| Tube feeding | is a medical device used to provide nutrition to patients who cannot obtain nutrition by mouth, are unable to swallow safely, or need nutritional supplementation. |
| Vegan | a person who does not eat or use animal products. |
| Vegetarian | a person who does not eat meat, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons. |
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Mrs. M. Cornwell
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