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Chapter 11
Maintaining a healthy weight
Question | Answer |
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Metabolism | The process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food. |
BMI | A measure of body weight relative to height |
Overweight | Heavier than the standard weight range for your height. |
Obese | Having excess body fat. |
Underweight | Below the standard weight range for your height. |
Body Image | The way you see ur body. |
Fad diets | Weight loss plans that tend to be popular for only a short time |
Weight Cycling | A repeated pattern of losing and remaining body weight. |
Eating Disorder | Extreme harmful eating behaviors. |
Anorexia Nervosa | An eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain leads people to stRVE THEMSELVES |
Bulimia Nervosa | An eating disorder that involves cycles of overeating and purging |
Binge Eating disorder | Eating disorder in which people overeat alot |
Vegetarian | A person who eats mostly or only plant-based foods. |
Dietary supplements | Products that supply one or more nutrients as a supplement yo, not a substitute for healthful foods. |
Performance Enhancers | Substances that boost athletic ability. |