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Teenage/Young Adult
Teenage/Young Adult Nutritional Needs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the body's chemical messengers | Hormones |
| an individual who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise | athlete |
| an essential nutrient and energy source for humans and animals | Carbohydrate |
| an essential nutrient that helps to repair and build muscle | Protein |
| an essential nutrient that helps provide energy and insulation for the body and organs | Fat |
| the period after exercise in which the body refuels and heals so that it is prepared for exercise the next day | Recovery |
| the process of taking in water and other fluids to fuel the body for a workout | Hydration |
| a trendy diet that promises quick weight loss and focuses on certain types of food | Fad Diet |
| an irregular eating pattern that can be dangerous for the body | Eating Disorder |
| an eating disorder in which an individual starves oneself to be thin | Anorexia Nervosa |
| an eating disorder in which an individual binges and purges to lose weight | Bulimia Nervosa |